used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
react verbally
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
Dan
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From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
DunesnounUS /duːnz/
plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
set up or found
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
the act of giving
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
Meath
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From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
monosyllablenoun
a word or utterance of one syllable
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GREEN LIGHTS The smoke was curling from the chimneys of the House on the Dunes as Dan drove up the long marsh road from the beach.
at the time that
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When at length the door was opened it was not by Nancy nor by Mrs. Meath, but by a stranger whom he had never seen before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He found himself facing a charming woman, her bright blue eyes looking into his with a smile that instantly attracted him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had half convinced himself that Nancy would be there, and he hoped that she herself would answer his knock.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes?" a pleasant voice questioned, but giving an accent to the monosyllable that made Dan think instantly of France.
