used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
any person at all
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sophie's vanity was so great, that it never occurred to her that she could appear unlovely to anyone--even in her unpainted morning hours.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sophie's vanity was so great, that it never occurred to her that she could appear unlovely to anyone--even in her unpainted morning hours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
breakfast-table
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From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
CornellnounUS /kɔːrˈnel/
United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
didn't
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From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
doesn't
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From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
dressing-gown
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From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
divisible by two
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sophie's vanity was so great, that it never occurred to her that she could appear unlovely to anyone--even in her unpainted morning hours.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sophie's vanity was so great, that it never occurred to her that she could appear unlovely to anyone--even in her unpainted morning hours.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
a young female
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sophie's vanity was so great, that it never occurred to her that she could appear unlovely to anyone--even in her unpainted morning hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
hair-wavers
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From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
heliotropenounUS /ˈhiːliətroʊp/
green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
hideously-figured
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From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sophie's vanity was so great, that it never occurred to her that she could appear unlovely to anyone--even in her unpainted morning hours.
how
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From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sophie's vanity was so great, that it never occurred to her that she could appear unlovely to anyone--even in her unpainted morning hours.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sophie's vanity was so great, that it never occurred to her that she could appear unlovely to anyone--even in her unpainted morning hours.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sophie's vanity was so great, that it never occurred to her that she could appear unlovely to anyone--even in her unpainted morning hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sophie's vanity was so great, that it never occurred to her that she could appear unlovely to anyone--even in her unpainted morning hours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
and nothing more
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
pasty-faced
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From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
PoppynounUS /ˈpɑːpi/
annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
recalcitrantadjectiveUS /rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/
stubbornly resistant to authority or control
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
resentfulness
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From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
express in words
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
sleep-bedimmed
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From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
Sophie
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From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
Sophie's
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From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
typewriternounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtər/
hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
unlovelyadjective
without beauty or charm
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
unpaintedadjectiveUS /ənˈpeɪntɪd/
not having makeup on
From this reading As a matter of fact, Sophie's vanity was so great, that it never occurred to her that she could appear unlovely to anyone--even in her unpainted morning hours.
unwholesomeadjective
detrimental to physical or moral well-being
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "She will probably hate me for it, but that doesn't matter," was the thought that came into her mind as she encountered Sophie's eyes, sleep-bedimmed, but distinctly resentful, taking her in across the table.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Sophie Cornell sat at her breakfast-table looking pasty-faced and unwholesome, without any colour on her cheeks, her good looks effectively disguised in hair-wavers and a hideously-figured heliotrope dressing-gown.
showing curiosity
From this reading Poppy stared at her in dull amazement, wondering how she could have so little vanity as to allow another girl to see her look so unlovely.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her resentfulness was roused entirely by reason of the fact that this was the first time she had laid eyes on her assistant typewriter for a full three weeks, and that even now the recalcitrant only came to say that she didn't feel quite equal to work.
