used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
assiduitynoun
great and constant diligence and attention
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
Bonaventure
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From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
capitulationnounUS /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
a document containing the terms of surrender
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
displeaseverbUS /dɪˈspliːz/
give displeasure to
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
embroideringverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
EXITnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
a young female
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
Haldanenoun
Scottish geneticist (son of John Haldane) who contributed to the development of population genetics; a popularizer of science and a Marxist (1892-1964)
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
not accessible to view
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
a narrow way or road
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
Lane'snounUS /leɪnz/
possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
immediately past
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
lissomadjective
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
Lucille
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
and nothing more
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
owner'snounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
express in words
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
make square
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
tantalizinglyadverbUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋli/
in a tantalizing manner
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The girl must have been sensible of my furtive regards, for at last she laid down the sewing and looked up sharply.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE EXIT OF LANE Early one evening, after Lane's capitulation, I sat in the hall at Bonaventure waiting its owner's return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since the wagon accident she had, in an indefinite manner, been less cordial, and I, on my part, was conscious of an unwonted restraint in her presence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
a Caucasian
From this reading It is unnecessary to say that she made a pretty picture with the square of still sunlit prairie behind her, though her face was tantalizingly hidden in shadow, and I could only admire the graceful pose of her figure and the lissom play of the little white fingers across the embroidery.
window-seat
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From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lucille Haldane occupied the window-seat opposite me, embroidering with an assiduity which, while slightly irritating, did not altogether displease me.
