used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lucinda Belmont, on the contrary, possessed a distinct and striking personality.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
(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 LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Feronnier and Tony and Lucinda Belmont.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
BELMONTnounUS /ˈbelmɑːnt/
a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
bustverbUS /bʌst/
ruin completely
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Lucinda Belmont, on the contrary, possessed a distinct and striking personality.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
disproportionatelyadverbUS /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənətli/
out of proportion
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Lucinda Belmont, on the contrary, possessed a distinct and striking personality.
one or the other of two
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
ErectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
Evarne
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From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
Feronnier
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From this reading Feronnier and Tony and Lucinda Belmont.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
flaxen-haired
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From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
a young female
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
LUCINDA
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From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
Mdlle
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From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lucinda Belmont, on the contrary, possessed a distinct and striking personality.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Lucinda Belmont, on the contrary, possessed a distinct and striking personality.
popularlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːpjələrli/
among the people
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Lucinda Belmont, on the contrary, possessed a distinct and striking personality.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Lucinda Belmont, on the contrary, possessed a distinct and striking personality.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
very small
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
Tony
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From this reading Feronnier and Tony and Lucinda Belmont.
unassailableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈseɪləbəl/
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Morris had said, there was little, so far as the average observer could discern, either to like or to dislike in the quiet, flaxen-haired, little French girl.
(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 LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
in the company of; together with
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Erect in carriage, and bearing herself with an air of unassailable self-confidence--with a full bust, and a waist so disproportionately tiny that Evarne surveyed it with mingled scorn and wonder--she was unmistakably what is popularly meant by "a fine woman."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading LUCINDA BELMONT All the guests were quite well known to their young hostess with the exception of Mdlle.
