used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
(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 When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To him it testified to an unspeakable regret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
cadencenounUS /ˈkeɪdəns/
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Hadria held the conversation to the subject of his plans.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
drawing-room
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From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
Fortescue
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From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
set up or found
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
Hadria
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From this reading Hadria held the conversation to the subject of his plans.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Hadria held the conversation to the subject of his plans.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him it testified to an unspeakable regret.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hadria held the conversation to the subject of his plans.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
how
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From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
for more time
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
not any; not one
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hadria held the conversation to the subject of his plans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Hadria held the conversation to the subject of his plans.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading To him it testified to an unspeakable regret.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Hadria held the conversation to the subject of his plans.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading To him it testified to an unspeakable regret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hadria held the conversation to the subject of his plans.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading To him it testified to an unspeakable regret.
someone who visits
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was difficult to define the change in her manner, but it conveyed to the visitor the impression that she had lost belief in herself, or in some one; that she had received a severe shock, and knew no longer what to trust or how to steer.
at the time that
From this reading When Professor Fortescue called at the Red House, he found that the blinds, in the drawing-room, were all half down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew her well enough to read the meaning of that quiet tone, with a subtle cadence in it, just at the end of a phrase, that went to his heart.
