used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
an occurrence of something
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
intentionally conceived
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
covertlyadverbUS /koʊˈvɜːrtli/
in a covert manner
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
dislikingverbUS /dɪˈslaɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “dislike” — have or feel a dislike or distaste for
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
increase twofold
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
Dr
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From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
dualadjectiveUS /ˈduːəl/
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
divisible by two
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
set up or found
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
Harpe
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From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
Hyde
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From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
Jekyll
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From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
Lennop
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From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
limpidadjective
clear and bright
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
magnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
Stevenson's
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From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He could not conceive a more striking example of dual personality or double consciousness than Dr. Harpe now presented.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
toyedverbUS /tɔɪd/
past form of “toy” — behave carelessly or indifferently
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
undefinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
unmarredadjective
free from physical or moral spots or stains
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
at the time that
From this reading She had personal magnetism--that he had conceded from the first, for invariably he had found himself sensible of her presence even when disliking her the most.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he covertly studied her altered expression and manner, strongly conscious of the different atmosphere which she created, there rose persistently in his mind Stevenson's story of the strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
a Caucasian
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There was a girlish shyness in her fluttering glance, honesty in the depths of her limpid hazel eyes, while her white, unmarred forehead suggested the serenity of a good woman, and Van Lennop was dimly conscious that for some undefined reason he never had thought of her as that.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Van Lennop toyed with her fan and talked idly of impersonal things, but there was a veiled look of curiosity in his eyes, a kind of puzzled wonder each time that they rested upon her face.
