used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE Peggy had a bright idea.
abstractionnounUS /æbˈstrækʃən/
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
From this reading There were periods of abstraction, characterized by long silences or random replies.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There were thoughtful little frowns, and sudden dimpling smiles, all for no reason apparent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were thoughtful little frowns, and sudden dimpling smiles, all for no reason apparent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There were thoughtful little frowns, and sudden dimpling smiles, all for no reason apparent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE Peggy had a bright idea.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE Peggy had a bright idea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were periods of abstraction, characterized by long silences or random replies.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading There were periods of abstraction, characterized by long silences or random replies.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading And when Peggy reached the point of saying to herself in a confidential undertone, "There!
dimpling
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From this reading There were thoughtful little frowns, and sudden dimpling smiles, all for no reason apparent.
your usual mood
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were thoughtful little frowns, and sudden dimpling smiles, all for no reason apparent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
frownsnounUS /fraʊnz/
plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading There were thoughtful little frowns, and sudden dimpling smiles, all for no reason apparent.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE Peggy had a bright idea.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And when Peggy reached the point of saying to herself in a confidential undertone, "There!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE Peggy had a bright idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And when Peggy reached the point of saying to herself in a confidential undertone, "There!
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were thoughtful little frowns, and sudden dimpling smiles, all for no reason apparent.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There were periods of abstraction, characterized by long silences or random replies.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
not any; not one
From this reading There were thoughtful little frowns, and sudden dimpling smiles, all for no reason apparent.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were periods of abstraction, characterized by long silences or random replies.
Peggy
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From this reading A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE Peggy had a bright idea.
PERFORMANCEnounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE Peggy had a bright idea.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading There were periods of abstraction, characterized by long silences or random replies.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And when Peggy reached the point of saying to herself in a confidential undertone, "There!
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading There were periods of abstraction, characterized by long silences or random replies.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading And when Peggy reached the point of saying to herself in a confidential undertone, "There!
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There were thoughtful little frowns, and sudden dimpling smiles, all for no reason apparent.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading There were periods of abstraction, characterized by long silences or random replies.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading And when Peggy reached the point of saying to herself in a confidential undertone, "There!
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
silencesnounUS /ˈsaɪlənsɪz/
plural of “silence” — the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
From this reading There were periods of abstraction, characterized by long silences or random replies.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading There were thoughtful little frowns, and sudden dimpling smiles, all for no reason apparent.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading There were thoughtful little frowns, and sudden dimpling smiles, all for no reason apparent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were periods of abstraction, characterized by long silences or random replies.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading There were thoughtful little frowns, and sudden dimpling smiles, all for no reason apparent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when Peggy reached the point of saying to herself in a confidential undertone, "There!
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading And when Peggy reached the point of saying to herself in a confidential undertone, "There!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were periods of abstraction, characterized by long silences or random replies.
at the time that
From this reading And when Peggy reached the point of saying to herself in a confidential undertone, "There!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Any one familiar with the Peggy disposition would have guessed as much from a number of infallible signs.
