used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNWILLING MARTYR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lucy was not one to bear any outward traces of emotion.
any thing at all
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
have
From this reading Lucy was not one to bear any outward traces of emotion.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
any strong feeling
From this reading Lucy was not one to bear any outward traces of emotion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
inculcatedverbUS /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪtəd/
past form of “inculcate” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
for more time
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
MARTYRnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading AN UNWILLING MARTYR.
morning-room
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From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
not any; not one
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
not one, and not any
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lucy was not one to bear any outward traces of emotion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lucy was not one to bear any outward traces of emotion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Lucy was not one to bear any outward traces of emotion.
paler
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From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
Randolph
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From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
with speed
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
for a short time
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
term of address for a man
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Lucy was not one to bear any outward traces of emotion.
UNWILLINGadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading AN UNWILLING MARTYR.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lucy was not one to bear any outward traces of emotion.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
at the time that
From this reading When she wept her eyes recovered rapidly, and after half an hour were no longer red.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lucy came into the morning-room shortly after, a little paler than usual, but with none of the agitation about her which Lady Randolph expected from Sir Tom's aspect to see.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had a quiet respect for other people, and a determination not to betray anything which she could not explain, which had the effect of that "proper pride" which is inculcated upon every woman, and yet was something different.
