used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This is quite an event for them."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "The village looks forward so eagerly to this each year," she remarked to a friend.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "The village looks forward so eagerly to this each year," she remarked to a friend.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This is quite an event for them."
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading And she raised her eyebrows and gave a little rippling laugh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "The village looks forward so eagerly to this each year," she remarked to a friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "The village looks forward so eagerly to this each year," she remarked to a friend.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And she raised her eyebrows and gave a little rippling laugh.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
the sound of laughing
From this reading And she raised her eyebrows and gave a little rippling laugh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And she raised her eyebrows and gave a little rippling laugh.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "The village looks forward so eagerly to this each year," she remarked to a friend.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
PrioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This is quite an event for them."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading And she raised her eyebrows and gave a little rippling laugh.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "The village looks forward so eagerly to this each year," she remarked to a friend.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading And she raised her eyebrows and gave a little rippling laugh.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The village looks forward so eagerly to this each year," she remarked to a friend.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The village looks forward so eagerly to this each year," she remarked to a friend.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The village looks forward so eagerly to this each year," she remarked to a friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The village looks forward so eagerly to this each year," she remarked to a friend.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "The village looks forward so eagerly to this each year," she remarked to a friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Prior stood on the terrace and looked down with a pleased smile at the animated scene beneath her.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "The village looks forward so eagerly to this each year," she remarked to a friend.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, there is absolutely nowhere for them to go as a rule, poor creatures.
