used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is a tone of authority about him that dismays her.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, you are late!" he exclaims as she approaches.
a quantity of money
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading "Ah, you are late!" he exclaims as she approaches.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ah, you are late!" he exclaims as she approaches.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ah, you are late!" he exclaims as she approaches.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading There is a tone of authority about him that dismays her.
awaitsverbUS /əˈweɪts/
third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Not very, I think," she responds pleasantly, deeming conciliatory measures the best.
canvasesnounUS /ˈkænvəsɪz/
plural of “canvas” — a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
cavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
conciliatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪliːətɔːri/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading "Not very, I think," she responds pleasantly, deeming conciliatory measures the best.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
damesnounUS /deɪmz/
plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
deeming
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From this reading "Not very, I think," she responds pleasantly, deeming conciliatory measures the best.
dismaysnounUS /dɪˈsmeɪz/
plural of “dismay” — the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading There is a tone of authority about him that dismays her.
Dora
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From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
Dynecourt
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From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
exclaimsverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmz/
third-person singular of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Ah, you are late!" he exclaims as she approaches.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
fro
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From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Not very, I think," she responds pleasantly, deeming conciliatory measures the best.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Ah, you are late!" he exclaims as she approaches.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Not very, I think," she responds pleasantly, deeming conciliatory measures the best.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not very, I think," she responds pleasantly, deeming conciliatory measures the best.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
PacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Not very, I think," she responds pleasantly, deeming conciliatory measures the best.
ReluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
respondsverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndz/
third-person singular of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Not very, I think," she responds pleasantly, deeming conciliatory measures the best.
express in words
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah, you are late!" he exclaims as she approaches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a tone of authority about him that dismays her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Not very, I think," she responds pleasantly, deeming conciliatory measures the best.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There is a tone of authority about him that dismays her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Not very, I think," she responds pleasantly, deeming conciliatory measures the best.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Pacing to and fro beneath the searching eyes of the gaunt cavaliers and haughty dames that gleam down upon him from their canvases upon the walls, Dynecourt impatiently awaits her coming.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
wendsverbUS /wendz/
third-person singular of “wend” — direct one's course or way
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
but in spite of that
From this reading Reluctantly, yet with a certain amount of curiosity to know what it is he may wish to say to her, Dora wends her way to the gallery to keep her appointment with Arthur.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, you are late!" he exclaims as she approaches.
