used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
anew
From this reading Again, with almost unconscious antagonism, their glances met.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Again, with almost unconscious antagonism, their glances met.
from appearances alone
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
artisticallyadverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪkli/
in an artistic manner
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the stranger girl’s sudden entrance with Miss Winthrop she showed no marked surprise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
cannot
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From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the stranger girl’s sudden entrance with Miss Winthrop she showed no marked surprise.
at any time
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
set up or found
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
a young female
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading At the stranger girl’s sudden entrance with Miss Winthrop she showed no marked surprise.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Again, with almost unconscious antagonism, their glances met.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
Katherine
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From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading At the stranger girl’s sudden entrance with Miss Winthrop she showed no marked surprise.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
MaternounUS /ˈmɑːtər/
an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Again, with almost unconscious antagonism, their glances met.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At the stranger girl’s sudden entrance with Miss Winthrop she showed no marked surprise.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
not any; not one
From this reading At the stranger girl’s sudden entrance with Miss Winthrop she showed no marked surprise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
OLIVEadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
Olive's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At the stranger girl’s sudden entrance with Miss Winthrop she showed no marked surprise.
a person, without saying who
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading At the stranger girl’s sudden entrance with Miss Winthrop she showed no marked surprise.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading At the stranger girl’s sudden entrance with Miss Winthrop she showed no marked surprise.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading At the stranger girl’s sudden entrance with Miss Winthrop she showed no marked surprise.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Again, with almost unconscious antagonism, their glances met.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “Turn on the lights, please, Katherine, and bring the girl close to me,” she commanded in almost the same tones that she had used on a former occasion, and now for the second time Olive found herself facing the old lady and being critically surveyed by her.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Again, with almost unconscious antagonism, their glances met.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
Winthrop
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From this reading At the stranger girl’s sudden entrance with Miss Winthrop she showed no marked surprise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TRUE HISTORY OF OLIVE In the same high carved chair that she had used on the afternoon of Olive’s first meeting with her, Madame Van Mater now sat apparently waiting for someone, for her hair and complexion were as artistically arranged and she was as carefully dressed as ever.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I suppose I cannot deny the proofs you have brought to me, Katherine Winthrop, that this girl is my granddaughter,” Madame Van Mater said coldly, “and I am obliged to confess that her appearance is not what I feared it might be, considering my son’s marriage.
