used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
Alice
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From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I don't believe that fellow will come back.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I don't believe that fellow will come back.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I--I feel better now," she said.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I don't believe that fellow will come back.
disengagedverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
don't
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From this reading "I don't believe that fellow will come back.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I--I feel better now," she said.
a boy or man
From this reading "I don't believe that fellow will come back.
FILMnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "That's good," and he smiled.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's good," and he smiled.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I--I feel better now," she said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
held up in the air
From this reading Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
a particular point in time
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I--I feel better now," she said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
RussnounUS /rʌs/
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I--I feel better now," she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I--I feel better now," she said.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "That's good," and he smiled.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
That's
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From this reading "That's good," and he smiled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
someone who visits
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I don't believe that fellow will come back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FUNNY FILM For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor.
