used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GLADYS AND WALTER.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
brought together in one place
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
GLADYS
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From this reading GLADYS AND WALTER.
guest-chamber
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From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
Hepburn'snounUS /ˈhepbərnz/
possessive form of “hepburn” — United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003)
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
Liz
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From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
MinanounUS /ˈmiːnə/
tropical Asian starlings
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'Did you see her?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
express in speech
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading As Mina looked at her flushed cheeks and shining eyes, she felt a vague uneasiness visit her own heart.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading GLADYS AND WALTER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
at the time that
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fleeting vision of Liz Hepburn's familiar face appeared to fill Gladys with excitement and unrest.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading They did not speak of her as they drove home, but when the girls gathered, as was their wont, round the cheerful fire in the guest-chamber before retiring for the night, Gladys asked them a question.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Did you see her?
