used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Beatrice proposed to him.
Bromfield
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From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
camouflagedadjectiveUS /ˈkæməflɑːʒd/
made invisible by means of protective coloring
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
Clarendon
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From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
dinner-dance
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From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading Bromfield was not easily disconcerted.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Bromfield was not easily disconcerted.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beatrice proposed to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
the sound of laughing
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
others
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From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
PalmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Beatrice proposed to him.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
ripplesnounUS /ˈrɪpəlz/
plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
Roberson
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From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beatrice proposed to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
WEARSnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading A LADY WEARS A RING Clarendon Bromfield got the shock of his life that evening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She camouflaged what she was doing with occasional smiles and ripples of laughter intended to deceive the others present, but her heart was pounding sixty miles an hour.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was at the Roberson dinner-dance, in the Palm Room, within sight but not within hearing of a dozen other guests.
