used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Strange infatuation of an otherwise sensible woman!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Miss Howard, in particular, took no pains to conceal her feelings.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
Emily
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From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Miss Howard, in particular, took no pains to conceal her feelings.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Howard, in particular, took no pains to conceal her feelings.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Miss Howard, in particular, took no pains to conceal her feelings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Howard, in particular, took no pains to conceal her feelings.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading Strange infatuation of an otherwise sensible woman!
Inglethorp
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From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Howard, in particular, took no pains to conceal her feelings.
a form of address for a man
From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Howard, in particular, took no pains to conceal her feelings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Strange infatuation of an otherwise sensible woman!
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Miss Howard, in particular, took no pains to conceal her feelings.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Miss Howard, in particular, took no pains to conceal her feelings.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Strange infatuation of an otherwise sensible woman!
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange infatuation of an otherwise sensible woman!
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
tenderest
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From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Miss Howard, in particular, took no pains to conceal her feelings.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Then, turning to his wife: “Emily dearest, I think that cushion is a little damp.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading She beamed fondly on him, as he substituted another with every demonstration of the tenderest care.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Strange infatuation of an otherwise sensible woman!
