used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
(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 do hope that you're all right.'
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'Oh, Guy, I am so glad to see you better!
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently, however, it was of little consequence what she said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
banaladjectiveUS /bəˈnɑːl/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
for the reason that
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 'Oh, Guy, I am so glad to see you better!
Bewicke
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From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Apparently, however, it was of little consequence what she said.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do hope that you're all right.'
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading 'Oh, Guy, I am so glad to see you better!
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading 'Oh, Guy, I am so glad to see you better!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I do hope that you're all right.'
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Apparently, however, it was of little consequence what she said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Oh, Guy, I am so glad to see you better!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Apparently, however, it was of little consequence what she said.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Apparently, however, it was of little consequence what she said.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
a form of address for a man
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
nimble-witted
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From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading 'Oh, Guy, I am so glad to see you better!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
on one occasion
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
by chance
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
by chance
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I do hope that you're all right.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Apparently, however, it was of little consequence what she said.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
express in words
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'Oh, Guy, I am so glad to see you better!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently, however, it was of little consequence what she said.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'Oh, Guy, I am so glad to see you better!
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
not in physical motion
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do hope that you're all right.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
a special situation
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Oh, Guy, I am so glad to see you better!
in the direction of
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
visualadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʒəwəl/
relating to or using sight
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STILL WITH A SMILE The five stared at the three, then, after momentary inspection, as if for the purpose of satisfying herself on certain points by visual inspection, Miss Bewicke moved towards Mr Holland.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words were, perhaps, a trifle banal, possibly because, for once, the nimble-witted lady was doubtful as to what was exactly the proper thing to say.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Oh, Guy, I am so glad to see you better!
you're
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From this reading I do hope that you're all right.'
