used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MISSION BEGUN Obadiah Dale's car was waiting at his home.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Regardless of his more attractive guise, however, he shifted nervously under her stern gaze.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE MISSION BEGUN Obadiah Dale's car was waiting at his home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE MISSION BEGUN Obadiah Dale's car was waiting at his home.
Dale'snounUS /deɪlz/
possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading THE MISSION BEGUN Obadiah Dale's car was waiting at his home.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
drivewaynounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a road leading up to a private house
From this reading It stood upon the gravel driveway opposite the steps at the end of the porch.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It stood upon the gravel driveway opposite the steps at the end of the porch.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
a long fixed look
From this reading Regardless of his more attractive guise, however, he shifted nervously under her stern gaze.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading It stood upon the gravel driveway opposite the steps at the end of the porch.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading Regardless of his more attractive guise, however, he shifted nervously under her stern gaze.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Regardless of his more attractive guise, however, he shifted nervously under her stern gaze.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MISSION BEGUN Obadiah Dale's car was waiting at his home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE MISSION BEGUN Obadiah Dale's car was waiting at his home.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Regardless of his more attractive guise, however, he shifted nervously under her stern gaze.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stood upon the gravel driveway opposite the steps at the end of the porch.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading THE MISSION BEGUN Obadiah Dale's car was waiting at his home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Regardless of his more attractive guise, however, he shifted nervously under her stern gaze.
nattyadjectiveUS /ˈnæti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Regardless of his more attractive guise, however, he shifted nervously under her stern gaze.
ObadiahnounUS /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading THE MISSION BEGUN Obadiah Dale's car was waiting at his home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It stood upon the gravel driveway opposite the steps at the end of the porch.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It stood upon the gravel driveway opposite the steps at the end of the porch.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading It stood upon the gravel driveway opposite the steps at the end of the porch.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
RegardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Regardless of his more attractive guise, however, he shifted nervously under her stern gaze.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
rostrumnounUS /ˈrɑːstrəm/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
Serena
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From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
in a serious manner
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Regardless of his more attractive guise, however, he shifted nervously under her stern gaze.
siestanounUS /siˈestə/
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It stood upon the gravel driveway opposite the steps at the end of the porch.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Regardless of his more attractive guise, however, he shifted nervously under her stern gaze.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood upon the gravel driveway opposite the steps at the end of the porch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSION BEGUN Obadiah Dale's car was waiting at his home.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Regardless of his more attractive guise, however, he shifted nervously under her stern gaze.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It stood upon the gravel driveway opposite the steps at the end of the porch.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE MISSION BEGUN Obadiah Dale's car was waiting at his home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MISSION BEGUN Obadiah Dale's car was waiting at his home.
at the time that
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
which person or people
From this reading Virginia was seated in the rear seat and her eyes rested seriously upon Serena, who from the higher floor of the porch, viewed Ike, lounging by the car, as from a rostrum.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young negro was attired in a neat livery which gave him a natty aspect distinctly absent when his siesta was disturbed by Serena.
