used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "ARE YOU WITH ME OR AGAINST ME?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "ARE YOU WITH ME OR AGAINST ME?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A maid entered with a card, at which Miss Harriman glanced indolently.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
blue-blackadjective
of black tinged with blue
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
breakfasted
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From this reading Miss Phyllis Harriman had breakfasted earlier than usual.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading A maid entered with a card, at which Miss Harriman glanced indolently.
carnaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrnəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
debatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Miss Phyllis Harriman had breakfasted earlier than usual.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A maid entered with a card, at which Miss Harriman glanced indolently.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A maid entered with a card, at which Miss Harriman glanced indolently.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Phyllis Harriman had breakfasted earlier than usual.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
HarrimannounUS /ˈherɪmən/
United States financier who negotiated a treaty with the Soviet Union banning tests of nuclear weapons (1891-1986)
From this reading Miss Phyllis Harriman had breakfasted earlier than usual.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
how
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From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
of great significance or value
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
indolentlyadverb
in an indolent manner
From this reading A maid entered with a card, at which Miss Harriman glanced indolently.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
a female domestic
From this reading A maid entered with a card, at which Miss Harriman glanced indolently.
engage in
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "ARE YOU WITH ME OR AGAINST ME?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Phyllis Harriman had breakfasted earlier than usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "ARE YOU WITH ME OR AGAINST ME?"
Phyllis
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From this reading Miss Phyllis Harriman had breakfasted earlier than usual.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Miss Phyllis Harriman had breakfasted earlier than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Miss Phyllis Harriman had breakfasted earlier than usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading The business of her life was to make an effective carnal appeal, and she had a very sure sense of how to accomplish this.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
be dressed in
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A maid entered with a card, at which Miss Harriman glanced indolently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "ARE YOU WITH ME OR AGAINST ME?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her luxuriant, blue-black hair had been dressed and she was debating the important question as to what gown she would wear.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "ARE YOU WITH ME OR AGAINST ME?"
