used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Margery finished her breakfast with a sense of relief.
anew
From this reading He glanced at his own reflection in the looking-glass and back to the face on the canvas, then back again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He glanced at his own reflection in the looking-glass and back to the face on the canvas, then back again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He glanced at his own reflection in the looking-glass and back to the face on the canvas, then back again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Margery finished her breakfast with a sense of relief.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Frank got his palette ready and stood brush in hand.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading He glanced at his own reflection in the looking-glass and back to the face on the canvas, then back again.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
take in solid food
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Margery finished her breakfast with a sense of relief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced at his own reflection in the looking-glass and back to the face on the canvas, then back again.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Frank got his palette ready and stood brush in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margery finished her breakfast with a sense of relief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank got his palette ready and stood brush in hand.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
a single distinct event
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
looking-glass
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From this reading He glanced at his own reflection in the looking-glass and back to the face on the canvas, then back again.
take the midday meal
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
Margery
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From this reading Margery finished her breakfast with a sense of relief.
not divisible by two
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Margery finished her breakfast with a sense of relief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He glanced at his own reflection in the looking-glass and back to the face on the canvas, then back again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He glanced at his own reflection in the looking-glass and back to the face on the canvas, then back again.
palettenounUS /ˈpælət/
the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
From this reading Frank got his palette ready and stood brush in hand.
the act of departing politely
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
with speed
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Frank got his palette ready and stood brush in hand.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He glanced at his own reflection in the looking-glass and back to the face on the canvas, then back again.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Margery finished her breakfast with a sense of relief.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Margery finished her breakfast with a sense of relief.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Frank got his palette ready and stood brush in hand.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
carry out
From this reading She left a parting injunction with him to eat his breakfast before lunch, and take himself out for half an hour's stroll.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He glanced at his own reflection in the looking-glass and back to the face on the canvas, then back again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
precisely as stated
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Margery finished her breakfast with a sense of relief.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She wanted this portrait to be done quickly and easily, without incident or difficulty, and the fact that Frank had completely got over his odd inability to draw the face as he wished was very encouraging.
