used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Her direct regard swung over upon her recently acquired nephew-in-law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
appraisedverbUS /əˈpreɪzd/
past form of “appraise” — evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
BlotnounUS /blɑːt/
a blemish made by dirt
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
BlunderedverbUS /ˈblʌndərd/
past form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
command with authority
From this reading Her direct regard swung over upon her recently acquired nephew-in-law.
ebullientadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈbʌljənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
Elsa
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From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
ErectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
etc
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From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
set up or found
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
Landis
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From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
immediately past
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
not able to be found
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
nephew-in-law
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From this reading Her direct regard swung over upon her recently acquired nephew-in-law.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her direct regard swung over upon her recently acquired nephew-in-law.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Her direct regard swung over upon her recently acquired nephew-in-law.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Her direct regard swung over upon her recently acquired nephew-in-law.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
ScarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading On one side at least, the dinner party had been marked by a sort of ebullient reticence.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Erect and formidable in her stiff chair, Mrs. Paul Bernard appraised the radiance of her niece and found it genuine.
not in physical motion
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Her direct regard swung over upon her recently acquired nephew-in-law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
ThievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
TrapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her direct regard swung over upon her recently acquired nephew-in-law.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Landis and Elsa had returned two days since from their honeymoon and were still feeling a little dignified and unique.
which person or people
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading “The Deeper Scar,” “The Four Winds,” “The Green Blot,” “The House of the Missing,” “The Last Trap,” “The Man Who Never Blundered,” “Thieves’ Honor,” etc.
