used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment or two Eustace and the negress eyed one another.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading He was admiring her shapely form and stately bearing.
aliasnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading On her side Balkis was--as the Americans put it--sizing up her visitor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a moment or two Eustace and the negress eyed one another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For a moment or two Eustace and the negress eyed one another.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On her side Balkis was--as the Americans put it--sizing up her visitor.
Balkis
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From this reading On her side Balkis was--as the Americans put it--sizing up her visitor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He was admiring her shapely form and stately bearing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
Betts's
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From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
BurlnounUS /bɜːrl/
the wood cut from a tree burl or outgrowth; often used decoratively in veneer
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
CorknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
Eustace
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From this reading For a moment or two Eustace and the negress eyed one another.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading For a moment or two Eustace and the negress eyed one another.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment or two Eustace and the negress eyed one another.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was admiring her shapely form and stately bearing.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was admiring her shapely form and stately bearing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was admiring her shapely form and stately bearing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On her side Balkis was--as the Americans put it--sizing up her visitor.
Jarman
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From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
most important element
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment or two Eustace and the negress eyed one another.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
negress
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From this reading For a moment or two Eustace and the negress eyed one another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a moment or two Eustace and the negress eyed one another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a moment or two Eustace and the negress eyed one another.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On her side Balkis was--as the Americans put it--sizing up her visitor.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading He was admiring her shapely form and stately bearing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On her side Balkis was--as the Americans put it--sizing up her visitor.
sizingnounUS /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
From this reading On her side Balkis was--as the Americans put it--sizing up her visitor.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He was admiring her shapely form and stately bearing.
tartannounUS /ˈtɑːrtən/
a cloth having a crisscross design
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a moment or two Eustace and the negress eyed one another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a moment or two Eustace and the negress eyed one another.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On her side Balkis was--as the Americans put it--sizing up her visitor.
someone who visits
From this reading On her side Balkis was--as the Americans put it--sizing up her visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was admiring her shapely form and stately bearing.
at the time that
From this reading Although black, she was comely, and in spite of the character given to her by Miss Cork, _alias_ Mrs. Burl, looked a good-natured creature in the main, although Jarman granted that she could be furious when aroused.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading On the evidence of the tartan ribbon, he wondered if she had been lurking in Mrs. Betts's kitchen on that fatal day, and whether she had killed the man she professed to love.
