used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
Beatrice'snounUS /ˈbiːətrɪsɪz/
possessive form of “beatrice” — the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
common-sense
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From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
electric-button
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From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
divisible by two
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
set up or found
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
fun-and-laughter-loving
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From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
GardnernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
United States collector and patron of art who built a museum in Boston to house her collection and opened it to the public in 1903 (1840-1924)
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had heard, and she thought she understood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
many-sidedadjective
having many parts or sides
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
a particular point in time
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
have in common
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had heard, and she thought she understood.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
required or under orders
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had heard, and she thought she understood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BETWEEN DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT Sally Gardner had found time during this short scene to recover from her moment of excitement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
UnderneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading She had heard, and she thought she understood.
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 Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
at the time that
From this reading Even as Duncan bent above Beatrice's unconscious form, and before he spoke to her, Sally had started to her feet and pressed the electric-button in the wall, with the consequence that, at the instant when Beatrice became unconscious the second time, two of the servants entered the room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Underneath her fun-and-laughter-loving nature, Sally was gifted with more than her share of rugged common-sense, inherited, doubtless, from her Montana ancestors.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Being a many-sided young matron, the best one of all came to the surface now--the one that even her best friends had never supposed her to possess.
