used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
Anthony'snounUS /ˈænθəniz/
possessive form of “anthony” — Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two or three times she had stolen in to look at Tony.
auburnadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbərn/
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
baby'snounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
Betty's
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From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
down-stairs
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From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
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 He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
not in action or at work
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Two or three times she had stolen in to look at Tony.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
not any; not one
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three times she had stolen in to look at Tony.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
by chance
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
with low volume
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
self-sacrificenoun
acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
the state of being asleep
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
in or at or to some place
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Two or three times she had stolen in to look at Tony.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three times she had stolen in to look at Tony.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Two or three times she had stolen in to look at Tony.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
Tony
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From this reading Two or three times she had stolen in to look at Tony.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three times she had stolen in to look at Tony.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IDLE SUSPICION SHE had sat huddled up in a chair outside the baby's room for several hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But now a clock somewhere was striking twelve and Angel decided that she must have a look at the guests before they went away.
which person or people
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was sleeping quietly and peacefully, a big beautiful baby with Betty's soft auburn hair and Anthony's hazel eyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her self-sacrifice had been entirely unnecessary, as half a dozen persons had assured her, but Angel was by no means certain that she was not happier in her present position than if she had been down-stairs in the crowded ballroom unnoticed and perhaps in the way of the few people who would try to be kind to her.
