used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
regarded with admiration
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
in addition
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
apishadjective
being or given to servile imitation
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
Beecot
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From this reading "I don't know what you mean," said Beecot at length, "Mr. Pash?"
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
comelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
CUCKOOnounUS /ˈkʌkuː/
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know what you mean," said Beecot at length, "Mr. Pash?"
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
with resolute determination
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
fresh-colored
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From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
hunchedadjectiveUS /hʌntʃt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know what you mean," said Beecot at length, "Mr. Pash?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know what you mean," said Beecot at length, "Mr. Pash?"
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "I don't know what you mean," said Beecot at length, "Mr. Pash?"
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I don't know what you mean," said Beecot at length, "Mr. Pash?"
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I don't know what you mean," said Beecot at length, "Mr. Pash?"
NESTnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
Pash
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From this reading "I don't know what you mean," said Beecot at length, "Mr. Pash?"
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
on the contrary
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know what you mean," said Beecot at length, "Mr. Pash?"
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
express in speech
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
sphinx-like
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From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the moment, so taken aback was he by this astounding announcement, that he could not speak.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
well-brushed
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From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't know what you mean," said Beecot at length, "Mr. Pash?"
which person or people
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading A CUCKOO IN THE NEST Paul looked from the fresh-colored woman who spoke so smoothly and so firmly to the apish lawyer hunched in his chair with a sphinx-like look on his wrinkled face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know what you mean," said Beecot at length, "Mr. Pash?"
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The younger woman stared at him with her hard blue eyes, and a smile played round her full lips.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The mother also looked at him in an engaging way, as though she rather admired his youthful comeliness in spite of his well-brushed, shabby apparel.
