used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
(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 "Is it all over?" she asked, choking back a sob.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
Annette
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From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is it all over?" she asked, choking back a sob.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Is it all over?" she asked, choking back a sob.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading "Is it all over?" she asked, choking back a sob.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "Take my coat, too, Annette," she directed, "then you need not wait."
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
crêpe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
CUPSnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading "Take my coat, too, Annette," she directed, "then you need not wait."
Eleanor
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From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
hatpins
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From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it all over?" she asked, choking back a sob.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it all over?" she asked, choking back a sob.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
held up in the air
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Take my coat, too, Annette," she directed, "then you need not wait."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Take my coat, too, Annette," she directed, "then you need not wait."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Take my coat, too, Annette," she directed, "then you need not wait."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is it all over?" she asked, choking back a sob.
sobverbUS /sɑːb/
weep convulsively
From this reading "Is it all over?" she asked, choking back a sob.
carry out
From this reading "Take my coat, too, Annette," she directed, "then you need not wait."
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
tear-stained
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From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Take my coat, too, Annette," she directed, "then you need not wait."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Take my coat, too, Annette," she directed, "then you need not wait."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading OVER THE TEA CUPS Cynthia turned a flushed and tear-stained face toward Eleanor, as the latter entered the boudoir and approached her couch.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Take my coat, too, Annette," she directed, "then you need not wait."
which person or people
From this reading Eleanor lifted her black crêpe veil, and, pulling out the hatpins, removed her hat and handed it to Annette, who had followed her into the room.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Take my coat, too, Annette," she directed, "then you need not wait."
