Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

later than; following

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

(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 After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

(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 have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

the two together, not just one

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

swell or protrude outwards

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

a short mixed drink

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

causing dejection

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

come together

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

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From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

past form of “glimpse” — catch a glimpse of or see briefly

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

immediately past

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

the sound of laughing

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

lacking mirth

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

move upward

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

except for; apart from

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IN THE STUDIO There can be nothing so dismal as pretended gayety, nothing so mirthless as hollow, empty laughter.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.

a general direction in which something tends to move

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading "I have not tasted a better cocktail since my last trip abroad," exclaimed the artist, forcing a smile to his face.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading After that startling encounter between Victor Sarbella and Helen Gilmore, both of them fighting for self-control, all five on the porch drank the toast that Joan had offered in an attempt to save the situation.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Joan, of course, could not know what it was all about, but she sensed the ominous trend of things.

during the time that

From this reading She had seen the look of frozen terror in Helen's face, had seen the muscles bulge and rise beneath the shoulders of Sarbella's perfectly fitting dinner coat, and, while she had not glimpsed his face, it was easy to know that he, too, had experienced a distinct shock.