used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mariana and James Polder appeared; the former, Howat Penny thought, disturbed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "You manufacture steel, I believe," the elder finally stated.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Polder's intense countenance was sombre, his brow corrugated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
corrugatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrəɡeɪtɪd/
shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
From this reading Polder's intense countenance was sombre, his brow corrugated.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Polder's intense countenance was sombre, his brow corrugated.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Mariana and James Polder appeared; the former, Howat Penny thought, disturbed.
put on clothes
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "You manufacture steel, I believe," the elder finally stated.
Eliza
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From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "You manufacture steel, I believe," the elder finally stated.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Mariana and James Polder appeared; the former, Howat Penny thought, disturbed.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
Howat
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From this reading Mariana and James Polder appeared; the former, Howat Penny thought, disturbed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You manufacture steel, I believe," the elder finally stated.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Polder's intense countenance was sombre, his brow corrugated.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
irreproachableadjective
free of guilt; not subject to blame
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Mariana and James Polder appeared; the former, Howat Penny thought, disturbed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading "You manufacture steel, I believe," the elder finally stated.
Mariana
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From this reading Mariana and James Polder appeared; the former, Howat Penny thought, disturbed.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
PennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Mariana and James Polder appeared; the former, Howat Penny thought, disturbed.
PoldernounUS /ˈpoʊldər/
low-lying land that has been reclaimed and is protected by dikes (especially in the Netherlands)
From this reading Mariana and James Polder appeared; the former, Howat Penny thought, disturbed.
Polder's
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From this reading Polder's intense countenance was sombre, his brow corrugated.
ProvostnounUS /ˈproʊvoʊst/
a high-ranking university administrator
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
rimmedadjectiveUS /rɪmd/
having a rim or a rim of a specified kind
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Polder's intense countenance was sombre, his brow corrugated.
in the near future
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading "You manufacture steel, I believe," the elder finally stated.
statisticaladjectiveUS /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/
of or relating to statistics
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading "You manufacture steel, I believe," the elder finally stated.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mariana and James Polder appeared; the former, Howat Penny thought, disturbed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mariana and James Polder appeared; the former, Howat Penny thought, disturbed.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Polder's intense countenance was sombre, his brow corrugated.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mariana, accompanied by Eliza, soon after went up; and left the two men facing each other across a neutral silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked up with a sudden concern, as if his thoughts might have been clear to Eliza Provost, in irreproachable evening dress and shell rimmed glasses, intent on statistical pages.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You manufacture steel, I believe," the elder finally stated.
