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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a vexed sigh she proceeded to pour out another cup of tea.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were an oddly matched pair.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With a vexed sigh she proceeded to pour out another cup of tea.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently, her last jibe had failed of its mark, judging from the man's unchanged expression.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
Baird
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
an occurrence of something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading With a vexed sigh she proceeded to pour out another cup of tea.
dwarfedverbUS /dwɔːrft/
past form of “dwarf” — make appear small by comparison
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Apparently, her last jibe had failed of its mark, judging from the man's unchanged expression.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Apparently, her last jibe had failed of its mark, judging from the man's unchanged expression.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apparently, her last jibe had failed of its mark, judging from the man's unchanged expression.
a long fixed look
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently, her last jibe had failed of its mark, judging from the man's unchanged expression.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently, her last jibe had failed of its mark, judging from the man's unchanged expression.
jibenounUS /dʒaɪb/
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading Apparently, her last jibe had failed of its mark, judging from the man's unchanged expression.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Apparently, her last jibe had failed of its mark, judging from the man's unchanged expression.
immediately past
From this reading Apparently, her last jibe had failed of its mark, judging from the man's unchanged expression.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Apparently, her last jibe had failed of its mark, judging from the man's unchanged expression.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Apparently, her last jibe had failed of its mark, judging from the man's unchanged expression.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading They were an oddly matched pair.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
in motion
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading They were an oddly matched pair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With a vexed sigh she proceeded to pour out another cup of tea.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading They were an oddly matched pair.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading With a vexed sigh she proceeded to pour out another cup of tea.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading With a vexed sigh she proceeded to pour out another cup of tea.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
SEALverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a vexed sigh she proceeded to pour out another cup of tea.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading With a vexed sigh she proceeded to pour out another cup of tea.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
not in physical motion
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
Susan
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading With a vexed sigh she proceeded to pour out another cup of tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were an oddly matched pair.
throne-shaped
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From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a vexed sigh she proceeded to pour out another cup of tea.
TREVOR
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading Apparently, her last jibe had failed of its mark, judging from the man's unchanged expression.
UNSEENadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE RED SEAL," "THE UNSEEN EAR," "THE TREVOR CASE," "THE MOVING FINGER," ETC. [page 27] Miss Susan Baird let her gaze rest on her companion in speculative silence.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading With a vexed sigh she proceeded to pour out another cup of tea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were an oddly matched pair.
at the time that
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a vexed sigh she proceeded to pour out another cup of tea.
a late time of life
From this reading Miss Baird, still erect in spite of her seventy years, her small slight figure tucked into one corner of the carved, throne-shaped chair which was her habitual seat when in her library, appeared dwarfed in comparison with the broad-shouldered, powerfully built man who faced her across the tea table.
