used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
Acton
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From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He walked straight toward the veranda, and Mrs. Acton, sitting still, favoured him with a very keen and careful scrutiny.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading His easy, half-whimsical manner had their effect on her; they won her favour.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His easy, half-whimsical manner had their effect on her; they won her favour.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading His easy, half-whimsical manner had their effect on her; they won her favour.
favoured
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From this reading He walked straight toward the veranda, and Mrs. Acton, sitting still, favoured him with a very keen and careful scrutiny.
flannelsnounUS /ˈflænəlz/
plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
gracefulnessnoun
beautiful carriage
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
half-whimsical
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From this reading His easy, half-whimsical manner had their effect on her; they won her favour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His easy, half-whimsical manner had their effect on her; they won her favour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
inletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He walked straight toward the veranda, and Mrs. Acton, sitting still, favoured him with a very keen and careful scrutiny.
the sound of laughing
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
litheadjectiveUS /laɪð/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His easy, half-whimsical manner had their effect on her; they won her favour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
NASMYTH
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From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
on the contrary
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading He walked straight toward the veranda, and Mrs. Acton, sitting still, favoured him with a very keen and careful scrutiny.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
not in physical motion
From this reading He walked straight toward the veranda, and Mrs. Acton, sitting still, favoured him with a very keen and careful scrutiny.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He walked straight toward the veranda, and Mrs. Acton, sitting still, favoured him with a very keen and careful scrutiny.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His easy, half-whimsical manner had their effect on her; they won her favour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His easy, half-whimsical manner had their effect on her; they won her favour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He walked straight toward the veranda, and Mrs. Acton, sitting still, favoured him with a very keen and careful scrutiny.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
precisely as stated
From this reading He walked straight toward the veranda, and Mrs. Acton, sitting still, favoured him with a very keen and careful scrutiny.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked straight toward the veranda, and Mrs. Acton, sitting still, favoured him with a very keen and careful scrutiny.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
at the time that
From this reading NASMYTH GOES AWAY Mrs. Acton was sitting on the veranda next morning when Nasmyth, fresh from a swim in the deep cold water of the inlet, came up across the clearing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was dressed in light flannels, which, she admitted, became him rather well; but it was the lithe gracefulness of his movements that she noticed most.
which person or people
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He walked straight toward the veranda, and Mrs. Acton, sitting still, favoured him with a very keen and careful scrutiny.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading His easy, half-whimsical manner had their effect on her; they won her favour.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It had brought a clear glow into his bronzed skin and a brightness to his eyes, and as he flung a word to a man who greeted him, his laugh had a clean, wholesome ring.
