used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “What a forward girl!” she had been saying to herself, and Philippa almost felt the words.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What a forward girl!” she had been saying to herself, and Philippa almost felt the words.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Furthermore, the dachs, by this time was contentedly asleep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “What a forward girl!” she had been saying to herself, and Philippa almost felt the words.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Furthermore, the dachs, by this time was contentedly asleep.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Philippa’s eyes strayed to the end of the carriage.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Furthermore, the dachs, by this time was contentedly asleep.
dachs
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From this reading Furthermore, the dachs, by this time was contentedly asleep.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Philippa’s eyes strayed to the end of the carriage.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Philippa’s eyes strayed to the end of the carriage.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “What a forward girl!” she had been saying to herself, and Philippa almost felt the words.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading “What a forward girl!” she had been saying to herself, and Philippa almost felt the words.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore, the dachs, by this time was contentedly asleep.
a young female
From this reading “What a forward girl!” she had been saying to herself, and Philippa almost felt the words.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “What a forward girl!” she had been saying to herself, and Philippa almost felt the words.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She only smiled to herself, however.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Philippa’s eyes strayed to the end of the carriage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
and nothing more
From this reading She only smiled to herself, however.
Philippa
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From this reading “What a forward girl!” she had been saying to herself, and Philippa almost felt the words.
Philippa's
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From this reading Philippa’s eyes strayed to the end of the carriage.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “What a forward girl!” she had been saying to herself, and Philippa almost felt the words.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What a forward girl!” she had been saying to herself, and Philippa almost felt the words.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She only smiled to herself, however.
Solomon'snounUS /ˈsɑːləmənz/
possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Philippa’s eyes strayed to the end of the carriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Furthermore, the dachs, by this time was contentedly asleep.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Furthermore, the dachs, by this time was contentedly asleep.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Furthermore, the dachs, by this time was contentedly asleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Philippa’s eyes strayed to the end of the carriage.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Furthermore, the dachs, by this time was contentedly asleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What a forward girl!” she had been saying to herself, and Philippa almost felt the words.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of the elderly ladies had already followed Solomon’s example; her sister, for sisters they unmistakably were, returned Philippa’s slight glance in her direction with a somewhat severe look of doubtful approval.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “What a forward girl!” she had been saying to herself, and Philippa almost felt the words.
