used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
(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 There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of the many different Poppys he had seen, this was by far the most powerful and dramatic.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of the many different Poppys he had seen, this was by far the most powerful and dramatic.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Of the many different Poppys he had seen, this was by far the most powerful and dramatic.
DominicnounUS /ˈdɑːmənɪk/
(Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Of the many different Poppys he had seen, this was by far the most powerful and dramatic.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Of the many different Poppys he had seen, this was by far the most powerful and dramatic.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
IglesiasnounUS /ˌɪˈɡleɪsiɪs/
Spanish singer noted for his ballads and love songs (born in 1943)
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
and nothing more
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Of the many different Poppys he had seen, this was by far the most powerful and dramatic.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
a particular point in time
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of the many different Poppys he had seen, this was by far the most powerful and dramatic.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
a full supply
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
PoppynounUS /ˈpɑːpi/
annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
Poppys
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From this reading Of the many different Poppys he had seen, this was by far the most powerful and dramatic.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Of the many different Poppys he had seen, this was by far the most powerful and dramatic.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of the many different Poppys he had seen, this was by far the most powerful and dramatic.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
thick-set
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of the many different Poppys he had seen, this was by far the most powerful and dramatic.
tropicadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪk/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading She stood out from the rest of the audience as some splendid tropic flower stands out from a thick-set mass of foliage, conspicuous in form and colour and in promise.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading From the moment he had become aware of her presence in the theatre, Dominic had been sensible that she presented herself under a new aspect.
under normal conditions
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the many different Poppys he had seen, this was by far the most powerful and dramatic.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There were handsome women, smart women, beautifully dressed women in plenty, but Poppy did not shade in with all these, making but part of a general effect.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You sent for me, so I have come," Iglesias said, for Poppy St. John, usually so voluble, just now appeared speechless.
