used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Influenced by his third glass of Japanese champagne, he almost told her the truth.
Amy
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From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
make certain of
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Influenced by his third glass of Japanese champagne, he almost told her the truth.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading Influenced by his third glass of Japanese champagne, he almost told her the truth.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Every time she thought of him her curiosity seemed to trip over the Japanese kimono.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
disarmingnounUS /dɪˈsɑːrmɪŋ/
act of reducing or depriving of arms
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
set up or found
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Influenced by his third glass of Japanese champagne, he almost told her the truth.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
InfluencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Influenced by his third glass of Japanese champagne, he almost told her the truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Every time she thought of him her curiosity seemed to trip over the Japanese kimono.
kimononounUS /kəˈmoʊnə/
a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese
From this reading Every time she thought of him her curiosity seemed to trip over the Japanese kimono.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading He modified it by saying that he was a wireless operator; that he had missed his ship, and that his plans were to linger in China for a while.
come together
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
the force of workers available
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He modified it by saying that he was a wireless operator; that he had missed his ship, and that his plans were to linger in China for a while.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading He modified it by saying that he was a wireless operator; that he had missed his ship, and that his plans were to linger in China for a while.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading He modified it by saying that he was a wireless operator; that he had missed his ship, and that his plans were to linger in China for a while.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
penciledadjectiveUS /ˈpensəld/
drawn or written with a pencil
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He modified it by saying that he was a wireless operator; that he had missed his ship, and that his plans were to linger in China for a while.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
done under pressure
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He modified it by saying that he was a wireless operator; that he had missed his ship, and that his plans were to linger in China for a while.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every time she thought of him her curiosity seemed to trip over the Japanese kimono.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
transport commercially
From this reading He modified it by saying that he was a wireless operator; that he had missed his ship, and that his plans were to linger in China for a while.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Influenced by his third glass of Japanese champagne, he almost told her the truth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Every time she thought of him her curiosity seemed to trip over the Japanese kimono.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every time she thought of him her curiosity seemed to trip over the Japanese kimono.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Influenced by his third glass of Japanese champagne, he almost told her the truth.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Every time she thought of him her curiosity seemed to trip over the Japanese kimono.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Influenced by his third glass of Japanese champagne, he almost told her the truth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
Vost
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He modified it by saying that he was a wireless operator; that he had missed his ship, and that his plans were to linger in China for a while.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Miss Vost--Miss Amy Vost--gave him to understand that she was really grateful for his hospitality, rushed on to assure him that it was not customary for her to meet strange young men as she had met him, and then frankly asked him what he was doing in China.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He modified it by saying that he was a wireless operator; that he had missed his ship, and that his plans were to linger in China for a while.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading He modified it by saying that he was a wireless operator; that he had missed his ship, and that his plans were to linger in China for a while.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At a small round table in the end of the room over which hung the orchestra balcony, Peter found himself in the presence of two disarming gray eyes, which drank in every detail of his good-looking young face, including the penciled eyebrows.
