used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was quite an element of the farcical about it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was quite an element of the farcical about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the listener was thoroughly enjoying the scene now.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading There was quite an element of the farcical about it.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading And the listener was thoroughly enjoying the scene now.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
farcicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrsəkəl/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading There was quite an element of the farcical about it.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
Hatherly
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From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was quite an element of the farcical about it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading And the listener was thoroughly enjoying the scene now.
Littimer
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From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
Littimer's
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From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And the listener was thoroughly enjoying the scene now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
with low volume
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was quite an element of the farcical about it.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading And the listener was thoroughly enjoying the scene now.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In the brilliant light she could see Littimer's dark, bitter face and the helpless amazement on the strong features of Hatherly Bell.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading And the listener was thoroughly enjoying the scene now.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
someone who visits
From this reading THE FRAME OF THE PICTURE After the first passionate outburst of scorn Lord Littimer looked at his visitor quietly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something almost amusing in the idea that Bell should attempt such a trick upon him.
