used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Geoffrey was not much mentioned between them.
give encouragement to
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
Evarne
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From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
Geoffrey
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From this reading Geoffrey was not much mentioned between them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
imbuedverbUS /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/
past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Prudence on the one side, and an instinctive restraint on the other, prevented this.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
a small worthless amount
From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
for more time
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
something that is lost
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
magnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Geoffrey was not much mentioned between them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Geoffrey was not much mentioned between them.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
not any; not one
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Geoffrey was not much mentioned between them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Prudence on the one side, and an instinctive restraint on the other, prevented this.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Prudence on the one side, and an instinctive restraint on the other, prevented this.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Prudence on the one side, and an instinctive restraint on the other, prevented this.
posedadjectiveUS /poʊzd/
arranged for pictorial purposes
From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Prudence on the one side, and an instinctive restraint on the other, prevented this.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Prudence on the one side, and an instinctive restraint on the other, prevented this.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Prudence on the one side, and an instinctive restraint on the other, prevented this.
SEKHETnoun
a lion-headed Egyptian goddess; typifies life-destroying power of the sun
From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Prudence on the one side, and an instinctive restraint on the other, prevented this.
be seated
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
SMILESnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Geoffrey was not much mentioned between them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Prudence on the one side, and an instinctive restraint on the other, prevented this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Geoffrey was not much mentioned between them.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading SEKHET SMILES Until the end of the week Evarne posed for Jack Hardy alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
at the time that
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Nevertheless, Evarne was conscious of an added loss when she left this studio to sit for a woman artist, and her surroundings were no longer imbued with the magnetism of the absent one.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had now acquired an entirely fresh interest and new importance in that young man's eyes, and he exerted himself to amuse and cheer her during these early days of separation.
