used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
completely unclothed
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her eyes came to rest, at last, on the face of her companion, but her firm red lips remained closed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her eyes came to rest, at last, on the face of her companion, but her firm red lips remained closed.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Her eyes came to rest, at last, on the face of her companion, but her firm red lips remained closed.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Her eyes came to rest, at last, on the face of her companion, but her firm red lips remained closed.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes came to rest, at last, on the face of her companion, but her firm red lips remained closed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her eyes came to rest, at last, on the face of her companion, but her firm red lips remained closed.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Her eyes came to rest, at last, on the face of her companion, but her firm red lips remained closed.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading TO H. W. T.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
to a considerable degree
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
immediately past
From this reading Her eyes came to rest, at last, on the face of her companion, but her firm red lips remained closed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her eyes came to rest, at last, on the face of her companion, but her firm red lips remained closed.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Her eyes came to rest, at last, on the face of her companion, but her firm red lips remained closed.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her eyes came to rest, at last, on the face of her companion, but her firm red lips remained closed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
only a very short time before
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
soft-footedadjective
sound of quiet gentle steps
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
in a swift manner
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading TO H. W. T.
tableclothnounUS /ˈteɪbəlklɔːθ/
a covering spread over a dining table
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO H. W. T.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
ubiquitousadjectiveUS /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading TO H. W. T.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Then her troubled glance travelled swiftly about the room, scarcely noting, at the other tables, the eager or bored faces, dimly lit; here and there a splash of colour on a salient jaw and chin, a flush on a bare, powdered shoulder, the rest melting into carefully designed obscurity, in which soft-footed waiters passed back and forth, ubiquitous, silent, and attentive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
a Caucasian
From this reading She hesitated and looked down at the heavily shaded light which threw a rosy gleam upon the white tablecloth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman stirred slightly, and with her strong, fine hand pushed her coffee cup away.
