used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jessie appeared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She and her cousin looked at each other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She and her cousin looked at each other.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She and her cousin looked at each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
how
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From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “WHERE IS TRUTH?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
Jessie
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From this reading Jessie appeared.
Latimer
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From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
a brief written record
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She and her cousin looked at each other.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
except for; apart from
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
tearfulnessnoun
sadness expressed by weeping
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “WHERE IS TRUTH?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was marvellous to note how the traces of her recent outbreak had nearly disappeared.
in or at the place that
From this reading “WHERE IS TRUTH?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She looked almost her old decorous self, save for a slight tearfulness and quivering of the lips, the result of some conversation which had been passing between her and Miss Latimer downstairs.
