used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
belatedlyadverbUS /bɪˈleɪtədli/
later than usual or than expected
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Big, hearty, he was not picturesque.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading She lent, through her vivid personality, color to him.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He seemed to take note of realities more than she did.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
ENTRYnounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Big, hearty, he was not picturesque.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She lent, through her vivid personality, color to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading She lent, through her vivid personality, color to him.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He seemed to take note of realities more than she did.
a form of address for a man
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Big, hearty, he was not picturesque.
a brief written record
From this reading He seemed to take note of realities more than she did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He seemed to take note of realities more than she did.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading She lent, through her vivid personality, color to him.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Big, hearty, he was not picturesque.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading He seemed to take note of realities more than she did.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to take note of realities more than she did.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
SUZANNA
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From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
carry out
From this reading He seemed to take note of realities more than she did.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He seemed to take note of realities more than she did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She lent, through her vivid personality, color to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She lent, through her vivid personality, color to him.
unimaginativeadjectiveUS /ənɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/
deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading She lent, through her vivid personality, color to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Big, hearty, he was not picturesque.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading SUZANNA MAKES HER ENTRY Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were in the kitchen, she belatedly washing the supper dishes, he smoking his pipe near the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps springing from emotional folk, she stood with a quality of rich background denied to him by a line of unimaginative ancestors.
