used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRYING INTERVIEW.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
next to; at the side of
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Sit down!" curtly commanded her companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Sit down!" curtly commanded her companion.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading "Sit down!" curtly commanded her companion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down!" curtly commanded her companion.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
flippantadjectiveUS /ˈflɪpənt/
showing inappropriate levity
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
Hungerford
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From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading A TRYING INTERVIEW.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
not any; not one
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
others
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From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
go across or through
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
with speed
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
sensitivelyadverbUS /ˈsensɪtɪvli/
in a sensitive manner
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
be seated
From this reading "Sit down!" curtly commanded her companion.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Helen shrank sensitively at the sound of the old name, but made no reply, and arose to pass on.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
hard to endure
From this reading A TRYING INTERVIEW.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
at the time that
From this reading It could not have been more than five or ten minutes later, and before she had recovered any degree of composure, when rapidly approaching footsteps caused Helen to turn and glance over her shoulder, to find the actress almost beside her.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Mrs. Hungerford appears to be enjoying an outing this bright day, as well as others," the woman observed, in a flippant tone.
