used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was on a Saturday afternoon in the cathedral, as usual, and she came in late.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on a Saturday afternoon in the cathedral, as usual, and she came in late.
AngelicanounUS /ænˈdʒelɪkə/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was on a Saturday afternoon in the cathedral, as usual, and she came in late.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
Boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was on a Saturday afternoon in the cathedral, as usual, and she came in late.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading It was on a Saturday afternoon in the cathedral, as usual, and she came in late.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He noticed now how like in feature the brother and sister were.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
how
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From this reading He noticed now how like in feature the brother and sister were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was on a Saturday afternoon in the cathedral, as usual, and she came in late.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on a Saturday afternoon in the cathedral, as usual, and she came in late.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was on a Saturday afternoon in the cathedral, as usual, and she came in late.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He noticed now how like in feature the brother and sister were.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed now how like in feature the brother and sister were.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He noticed now how like in feature the brother and sister were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on a Saturday afternoon in the cathedral, as usual, and she came in late.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was on a Saturday afternoon in the cathedral, as usual, and she came in late.
cut with a saw
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
in the near future
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
TenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was on a Saturday afternoon in the cathedral, as usual, and she came in late.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He noticed now how like in feature the brother and sister were.
at the time that
From this reading When next the Tenor saw Angelica after he had learnt that she was the Boy's sister, he felt that a new interest had been added to her attractions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Boy had told her then, the Tenor thought, and he was glad she knew that they had met; it was a bond of union which seemed to bring her nearer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But almost as soon as she had taken her seat she looked at the Tenor with an earnest, anxious glance that reminded him of her brother, and her colour deepened.
