used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
move towards
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
Colina
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From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
Colina's
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From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This was not difficult.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
a young female
From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
Grampierres
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From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
MARYA
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From this reading MARYA.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
not any; not one
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not difficult.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
a full supply
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
carry out
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not difficult.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colina obeyed an inward suggestion, sent Cora back to the Grampierres, and sat down beside Marya, determined to take plenty of time to establish friendly relations.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was a fat girl, with a peculiarly good-humored expression, and evinced no awe at Colina's approach, but unaffected delight.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Colina drew near the girl, pausing as if casually interested in her work.
