used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The glow of health and joy remained on her cheeks even after her drab working dress had been drawn on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The glow of health and joy remained on her cheeks even after her drab working dress had been drawn on.
a young person of either sex
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading It was heightened by the half hiding of them in that matchless white fox collar.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
drabadjectiveUS /dræb/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading The glow of health and joy remained on her cheeks even after her drab working dress had been drawn on.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The glow of health and joy remained on her cheeks even after her drab working dress had been drawn on.
put on clothes
From this reading The glow of health and joy remained on her cheeks even after her drab working dress had been drawn on.
divisible by two
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading It was heightened by the half hiding of them in that matchless white fox collar.
a young female
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The glow of health and joy remained on her cheeks even after her drab working dress had been drawn on.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
gymnasticsnounUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The glow of health and joy remained on her cheeks even after her drab working dress had been drawn on.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was heightened by the half hiding of them in that matchless white fox collar.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The glow of health and joy remained on her cheeks even after her drab working dress had been drawn on.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading It was heightened by the half hiding of them in that matchless white fox collar.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading It was heightened by the half hiding of them in that matchless white fox collar.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The glow of health and joy remained on her cheeks even after her drab working dress had been drawn on.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
Lucile's
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From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
matchlessadjective
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading It was heightened by the half hiding of them in that matchless white fox collar.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The glow of health and joy remained on her cheeks even after her drab working dress had been drawn on.
overspreadverb
spread across or over
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
a light shade of red
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The glow of health and joy remained on her cheeks even after her drab working dress had been drawn on.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was heightened by the half hiding of them in that matchless white fox collar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
very small
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very satisfactory reflection that Lucile's mirror returned to her next morning at ten.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Almost instantly, however, a look of perplexity overspread her face as her eyes caught the reflection of a tiny spot of crimson against the darker color of the gorgeous cape which had so mysteriously come into her possession.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was heightened by the half hiding of them in that matchless white fox collar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After fifteen minutes of such gymnastics as even a girl can perform in her own room with the shades down, followed by five minutes of a cold shower, she stood there pink and glowing as a child.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The glow of health and joy remained on her cheeks even after her drab working dress had been drawn on.
