used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "Ah! permit me to congratulate you, old man," said Rutlidge, addressing the artist familiarly.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "It is too much, I suppose, to expect a look at it this afternoon?"
Ah
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From this reading "Ah! permit me to congratulate you, old man," said Rutlidge, addressing the artist familiarly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The artist greeted Mr. Rutlidge cordially, while the woman triumphantly announced the completion of her portrait.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The artist greeted Mr. Rutlidge cordially, while the woman triumphantly announced the completion of her portrait.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading The artist greeted Mr. Rutlidge cordially, while the woman triumphantly announced the completion of her portrait.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "Ah! permit me to congratulate you, old man," said Rutlidge, addressing the artist familiarly.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The artist greeted Mr. Rutlidge cordially, while the woman triumphantly announced the completion of her portrait.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
easelnounUS /ˈiːzəl/
an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "It is too much, I suppose, to expect a look at it this afternoon?"
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading "Ah! permit me to congratulate you, old man," said Rutlidge, addressing the artist familiarly.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The artist greeted Mr. Rutlidge cordially, while the woman triumphantly announced the completion of her portrait.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The artist greeted Mr. Rutlidge cordially, while the woman triumphantly announced the completion of her portrait.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is too much, I suppose, to expect a look at it this afternoon?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is too much, I suppose, to expect a look at it this afternoon?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is too much, I suppose, to expect a look at it this afternoon?"
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
Lagrange
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From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It is too much, I suppose, to expect a look at it this afternoon?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Ah! permit me to congratulate you, old man," said Rutlidge, addressing the artist familiarly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ah! permit me to congratulate you, old man," said Rutlidge, addressing the artist familiarly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It is too much, I suppose, to expect a look at it this afternoon?"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Ah! permit me to congratulate you, old man," said Rutlidge, addressing the artist familiarly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading "Ah! permit me to congratulate you, old man," said Rutlidge, addressing the artist familiarly.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
Rutlidge
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From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah! permit me to congratulate you, old man," said Rutlidge, addressing the artist familiarly.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
having a supporting base
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
express a supposition
From this reading "It is too much, I suppose, to expect a look at it this afternoon?"
Taine
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From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is too much, I suppose, to expect a look at it this afternoon?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It is too much, I suppose, to expect a look at it this afternoon?"
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading The artist greeted Mr. Rutlidge cordially, while the woman triumphantly announced the completion of her portrait.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
in or at the place that
From this reading A Cry in the Night As Conrad Lagrange and Mr. Rutlidge entered the studio, Aaron King turned from the easel, where he had drawn the velvet curtain to hide the finished portrait.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The artist greeted Mr. Rutlidge cordially, while the woman triumphantly announced the completion of her portrait.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The artist greeted Mr. Rutlidge cordially, while the woman triumphantly announced the completion of her portrait.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading Mrs. Taine was standing at the other side of the room, wrap in hand, calmly waiting, ready to go.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah! permit me to congratulate you, old man," said Rutlidge, addressing the artist familiarly.
