used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading She was trying to think, a process somewhat difficult to one whose actions were habitually guided by impulse.
Adèle
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From this reading To one approaching casually Adèle Gertstein might have seemed asleep.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The effort always exasperated her, and only the most formidable and immediate necessity drove her to it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading To one approaching casually Adèle Gertstein might have seemed asleep.
in a state of sleep
From this reading To one approaching casually Adèle Gertstein might have seemed asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her eyes were wide open, fixed unseeingly on the splendours of the country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was trying to think, a process somewhat difficult to one whose actions were habitually guided by impulse.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading To one approaching casually Adèle Gertstein might have seemed asleep.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
cornfieldsnounUS /ˈkɔːrnˈfiːldz/
plural of “cornfield” — a field planted with corn
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But her eyes were wide open, fixed unseeingly on the splendours of the country.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She was trying to think, a process somewhat difficult to one whose actions were habitually guided by impulse.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The effort always exasperated her, and only the most formidable and immediate necessity drove her to it.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The effort always exasperated her, and only the most formidable and immediate necessity drove her to it.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading The effort always exasperated her, and only the most formidable and immediate necessity drove her to it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But her eyes were wide open, fixed unseeingly on the splendours of the country.
felineadjectiveUS /ˈfiːlaɪn/
of or relating to cats
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But her eyes were wide open, fixed unseeingly on the splendours of the country.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The effort always exasperated her, and only the most formidable and immediate necessity drove her to it.
Gertstein
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From this reading To one approaching casually Adèle Gertstein might have seemed asleep.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading She was trying to think, a process somewhat difficult to one whose actions were habitually guided by impulse.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading She was trying to think, a process somewhat difficult to one whose actions were habitually guided by impulse.
HampshirenounUS /ˈhæmpʃər/
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To one approaching casually Adèle Gertstein might have seemed asleep.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
of the present time and place
From this reading The effort always exasperated her, and only the most formidable and immediate necessity drove her to it.
an instinctive motive
From this reading She was trying to think, a process somewhat difficult to one whose actions were habitually guided by impulse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The effort always exasperated her, and only the most formidable and immediate necessity drove her to it.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
luxuriousnessnoun
wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
Maid'snounUS /meɪdz/
possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To one approaching casually Adèle Gertstein might have seemed asleep.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The effort always exasperated her, and only the most formidable and immediate necessity drove her to it.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The effort always exasperated her, and only the most formidable and immediate necessity drove her to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To one approaching casually Adèle Gertstein might have seemed asleep.
and nothing more
From this reading The effort always exasperated her, and only the most formidable and immediate necessity drove her to it.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But her eyes were wide open, fixed unseeingly on the splendours of the country.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading She was trying to think, a process somewhat difficult to one whose actions were habitually guided by impulse.
reclinedverbUS /rɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
uttered with a trill
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To one approaching casually Adèle Gertstein might have seemed asleep.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She was trying to think, a process somewhat difficult to one whose actions were habitually guided by impulse.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
splendours
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From this reading But her eyes were wide open, fixed unseeingly on the splendours of the country.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She was trying to think, a process somewhat difficult to one whose actions were habitually guided by impulse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To one approaching casually Adèle Gertstein might have seemed asleep.
hard to endure
From this reading She was trying to think, a process somewhat difficult to one whose actions were habitually guided by impulse.
unseeingly
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From this reading But her eyes were wide open, fixed unseeingly on the splendours of the country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was trying to think, a process somewhat difficult to one whose actions were habitually guided by impulse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But her eyes were wide open, fixed unseeingly on the splendours of the country.
belonging to which person
From this reading She was trying to think, a process somewhat difficult to one whose actions were habitually guided by impulse.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
woodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading She reclined with a sort of feline luxuriousness in a deck chair on one of the wide terraces of "Maid's Retreat," and beneath her the green sweep of the park, and the rolling woodlands and cornfields of Hampshire, smiled lazily back at the sun.
