used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
adoringadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrɪŋ/
showing adoration
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
(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 When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
AmbernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was doomed to disappointment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
Cecil
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From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading But he was doomed to disappointment.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading But he was doomed to disappointment.
ELOPEMENTnoun
the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)
From this reading PLANNING THE ELOPEMENT.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
death of a person
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was doomed to disappointment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
how
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From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
and nothing more
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PLANNING THE ELOPEMENT.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANNING THE ELOPEMENT.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was doomed to disappointment.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was doomed to disappointment.
at the time that
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the pretty little phaeton came in sight, Amber was sitting in it all alone, with a grave and thoughtful expression on her brilliant face.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Only an adoring lover can realize how Cecil waited for Amber the next afternoon, hoping and praying that Violet would be her companion.
writhingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪðɪŋ/
moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are disappointed, I know, but it was impossible for me to bring Violet,” she cried, inwardly writhing at the sadness of his face.
