used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A casual observer at most, would have accorded her twenty.
absolutionnounUS /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/
the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
From this reading A priest unhesitatingly would have given her absolution without confession.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading A casual observer at most, would have accorded her twenty.
how long something has existed
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A casual observer at most, would have accorded her twenty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In her case Nature had been unusually kind.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In her case Nature had been unusually kind.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading A casual observer at most, would have accorded her twenty.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading A priest unhesitatingly would have given her absolution without confession.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A priest unhesitatingly would have given her absolution without confession.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In her case Nature had been unusually kind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A casual observer at most, would have accorded her twenty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her case Nature had been unusually kind.
infant'snounUS /ˈɪnfənts/
possessive form of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In her case Nature had been unusually kind.
Laura
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From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A casual observer at most, would have accorded her twenty.
Murdock
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From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading In her case Nature had been unusually kind.
new-born
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From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading A casual observer at most, would have accorded her twenty.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading A priest unhesitatingly would have given her absolution without confession.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A casual observer at most, would have accorded her twenty.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
unhesitatinglyadverbUS /ənˈhezɪteɪtɪŋli/
without hesitation
From this reading A priest unhesitatingly would have given her absolution without confession.
unplucked
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From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
unsophisticatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
not wise in the ways of the world
From this reading Her skin was soft as a new-born infant's, her complexion fresh as the unplucked rose, her expression innocent and unsophisticated.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading In her case Nature had been unusually kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A priest unhesitatingly would have given her absolution without confession.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A casual observer at most, would have accorded her twenty.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If Laura Murdock was not quite so young as she looked, she was far from appearing her real age, which was twenty-five.
