used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
quickly and without warning
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was a battle of one against an opponent who had no idea battle was intended.
(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 As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a battle of one against an opponent who had no idea battle was intended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It was a battle of one against an opponent who had no idea battle was intended.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
Bryant
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From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
at any time
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
opinion or judgment
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
the act of departing
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a battle of one against an opponent who had no idea battle was intended.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a battle of one against an opponent who had no idea battle was intended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was a battle of one against an opponent who had no idea battle was intended.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a battle of one against an opponent who had no idea battle was intended.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
LIGHT-HEARTEDadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a battle of one against an opponent who had no idea battle was intended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
on one occasion
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a battle of one against an opponent who had no idea battle was intended.
onlookernounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkər/
someone who looks on
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
and nothing more
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading It was a battle of one against an opponent who had no idea battle was intended.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
seismologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪzməˈlɔːdʒəkəl/
of or concerned with seismology
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
not in physical motion
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a battle of one against an opponent who had no idea battle was intended.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LIGHT-HEARTED SOULS A pair of gray eyes were struggling to glare coldly into a pair of amiably smiling blue eyes.
in or at the place that
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
which person or people
From this reading It was a battle of one against an opponent who had no idea battle was intended.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the vantage ground of only partial understanding a pair of dark eyes looked on, smiling with the wisdom which is ever the claim of the onlooker.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As the words fell upon her ears, and she looked into the good-looking, cheerful face of the man, all Helen's feelings underwent a shock, as though a mighty seismological upheaval were going on inside her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "This is my sister, Helen, Mr. Bryant," Kate said, with quiet enjoyment, as her sister, perfectly composed once more, but still angry with the world in general, abruptly entered the room from that part of the house where her bedroom was situated.
