used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No,” replied Gladys with a peal of laughter, “I didn’t mean anything like that.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
(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 I meant that you look different from the way you used to look, that’s all.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Is there any soot on my face?”
any thing at all
From this reading “No,” replied Gladys with a peal of laughter, “I didn’t mean anything like that.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
didn't
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From this reading “No,” replied Gladys with a peal of laughter, “I didn’t mean anything like that.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I meant that you look different from the way you used to look, that’s all.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Is there any soot on my face?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I meant that you look different from the way you used to look, that’s all.
Gladys
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From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No,” replied Gladys with a peal of laughter, “I didn’t mean anything like that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is there any soot on my face?”
Katherine
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From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “No,” replied Gladys with a peal of laughter, “I didn’t mean anything like that.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “No,” replied Gladys with a peal of laughter, “I didn’t mean anything like that.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I meant that you look different from the way you used to look, that’s all.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Why?” asked Katherine, looking startled.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “No,” replied Gladys with a peal of laughter, “I didn’t mean anything like that.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I meant that you look different from the way you used to look, that’s all.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Is there any soot on my face?”
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” replied Gladys with a peal of laughter, “I didn’t mean anything like that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “No,” replied Gladys with a peal of laughter, “I didn’t mean anything like that.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Is there any soot on my face?”
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading “No,” replied Gladys with a peal of laughter, “I didn’t mean anything like that.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No,” replied Gladys with a peal of laughter, “I didn’t mean anything like that.
sootnounUS /sʊt/
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
From this reading “Is there any soot on my face?”
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading “Why?” asked Katherine, looking startled.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
that's
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From this reading I meant that you look different from the way you used to look, that’s all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Is there any soot on my face?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I meant that you look different from the way you used to look, that’s all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I meant that you look different from the way you used to look, that’s all.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why?” asked Katherine, looking startled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “No,” replied Gladys with a peal of laughter, “I didn’t mean anything like that.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Katherine Adams, whatever has happened to you?” asked Gladys suddenly, meeting her under the bright light in the hall that evening after dinner.
