used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
becominglyadverb
in a becoming manner
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
beltingnounUS /ˈbeltɪŋ/
the material of which belts are made
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
CALYPSO'S
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From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
a period of 100 years
From this reading "That miserable train is early; it happens once in a century.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
chamber-robe
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From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
dearly loved
From this reading I meant to meet you, dear."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "That miserable train is early; it happens once in a century.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
moving swiftly
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
Garry
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From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "That miserable train is early; it happens once in a century.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
the act of retaining something
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I meant to meet you, dear."
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That miserable train is early; it happens once in a century.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That miserable train is early; it happens once in a century.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
lustrousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌstrəs/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
a female domestic
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I meant to meet you, dear."
come together
From this reading I meant to meet you, dear."
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading "That miserable train is early; it happens once in a century.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
on one occasion
From this reading "That miserable train is early; it happens once in a century.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
a light shade of red
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
rappingverbUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
salutesnounUS /səˈluːts/
plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That miserable train is early; it happens once in a century.
That's
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From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I meant to meet you, dear."
create by training and teaching
From this reading "That miserable train is early; it happens once in a century.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CALYPSO'S GIFT Two days later as his pretty aunt stood in her chamber shaking out the chestnut masses of her hair before her mirror, an impatient rapping at the living-room door sent her maid flying.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "That's Garry," said Constance calmly, belting in her chamber-robe of silk and twisting up her hair into one heavy lustrous knot.
precisely as stated
From this reading A moment later they had exchanged salutes and, holding both his hands in hers, she stood looking at him, golden brown eyes very tender, cheeks becomingly pink.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I meant to meet you, dear."
