used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
Adela
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From this reading "Hush! she will sing again," whispered Adela.
anew
From this reading "Hush! she will sing again," whispered Adela.
(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 Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
on or to one side
From this reading Real emotions at once set aside the semi-credence they had given to their own suggestions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Real emotions at once set aside the semi-credence they had given to their own suggestions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
contraltonoun
a woman singer having a contralto voice
From this reading "It is the most delicious contralto."
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The ladies were too deeply impressed to pursue their play with him.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "It is the most delicious contralto."
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Real emotions at once set aside the semi-credence they had given to their own suggestions.
divisible by two
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Real emotions at once set aside the semi-credence they had given to their own suggestions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Real emotions at once set aside the semi-credence they had given to their own suggestions.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ladies were too deeply impressed to pursue their play with him.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading "Hush! she will sing again," whispered Adela.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The ladies were too deeply impressed to pursue their play with him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the most delicious contralto."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is the most delicious contralto."
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies were too deeply impressed to pursue their play with him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "It is the most delicious contralto."
MurmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
on one occasion
From this reading Real emotions at once set aside the semi-credence they had given to their own suggestions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Real emotions at once set aside the semi-credence they had given to their own suggestions.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The ladies were too deeply impressed to pursue their play with him.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading The ladies were too deeply impressed to pursue their play with him.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Real emotions at once set aside the semi-credence they had given to their own suggestions.
semi-credence
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From this reading Real emotions at once set aside the semi-credence they had given to their own suggestions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Real emotions at once set aside the semi-credence they had given to their own suggestions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hush! she will sing again," whispered Adela.
deliver by singing
From this reading "Hush! she will sing again," whispered Adela.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Real emotions at once set aside the semi-credence they had given to their own suggestions.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ladies were too deeply impressed to pursue their play with him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ladies were too deeply impressed to pursue their play with him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Real emotions at once set aside the semi-credence they had given to their own suggestions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ladies were too deeply impressed to pursue their play with him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The ladies were too deeply impressed to pursue their play with him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ladies were too deeply impressed to pursue their play with him.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Hush! she will sing again," whispered Adela.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Hush! she will sing again," whispered Adela.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ladies were too deeply impressed to pursue their play with him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Murmurs of objection to the voice being characterized at all by any technical word, or even for a human quality, were heard.
