used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Mrs. Jedsley was very stout, but of a vigorous bearing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Jedsley was very stout, but of a vigorous bearing.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
cholericadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːlərɪk/
easily moved to anger
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
drawing-room
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From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, very indifferently, felt these quickly travelling eyes taking in every gleam and glitter of her tea-gown.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes were witty and humorous.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, very indifferently, felt these quickly travelling eyes taking in every gleam and glitter of her tea-gown.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
set up or found
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
Fox-Darriel
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From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, very indifferently, felt these quickly travelling eyes taking in every gleam and glitter of her tea-gown.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, very indifferently, felt these quickly travelling eyes taking in every gleam and glitter of her tea-gown.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading Her eyes were witty and humorous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, very indifferently, felt these quickly travelling eyes taking in every gleam and glitter of her tea-gown.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, very indifferently, felt these quickly travelling eyes taking in every gleam and glitter of her tea-gown.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
Jedsley
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From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
not any; not one
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
PatonnounUS /ˈpætən/
South African writer (1903-1988)
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
one of four equal parts
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
with speed
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, very indifferently, felt these quickly travelling eyes taking in every gleam and glitter of her tea-gown.
on the contrary
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
dependable
From this reading Mrs. Jedsley was very stout, but of a vigorous bearing.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, very indifferently, felt these quickly travelling eyes taking in every gleam and glitter of her tea-gown.
tea-gown
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From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, very indifferently, felt these quickly travelling eyes taking in every gleam and glitter of her tea-gown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, very indifferently, felt these quickly travelling eyes taking in every gleam and glitter of her tea-gown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Mrs. Fox-Darriel, very indifferently, felt these quickly travelling eyes taking in every gleam and glitter of her tea-gown.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Jedsley was very stout, but of a vigorous bearing.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Mrs. Jedsley was very stout, but of a vigorous bearing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Jedsley was very stout, but of a vigorous bearing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her eyes were witty and humorous.
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
which person or people
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Her firm, wide face was dashed with rather choleric notes of red on cheeks, chin, and eyebrows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading Her eyes were witty and humorous.
but in spite of that
From this reading When Mrs. Fox-Darriel descended to the drawing-room a quarter of an hour later, she found Lady Paton and Mary alone with Mrs. Jedsley, who as yet showed no intention of departing.
