used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
anew
From this reading Brandon, who was again at the house, sought her out one day, and said low in her ear:
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The house-party at Hilcrest was not an entire success that Christmas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The house-party at Hilcrest was not an entire success that Christmas.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
Brandon
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From this reading Brandon, who was again at the house, sought her out one day, and said low in her ear:
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The house-party at Hilcrest was not an entire success that Christmas.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Brandon, who was again at the house, sought her out one day, and said low in her ear:
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Brandon, who was again at the house, sought her out one day, and said low in her ear:
move gently or carefully
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The house-party at Hilcrest was not an entire success that Christmas.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
a young female
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
Hilcrest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house-party at Hilcrest was not an entire success that Christmas.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Brandon, who was again at the house, sought her out one day, and said low in her ear:
house-party
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house-party at Hilcrest was not an entire success that Christmas.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
I'm
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From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Brandon, who was again at the house, sought her out one day, and said low in her ear:
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
Merideth
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From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The house-party at Hilcrest was not an entire success that Christmas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Brandon, who was again at the house, sought her out one day, and said low in her ear:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Brandon, who was again at the house, sought her out one day, and said low in her ear:
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Brandon, who was again at the house, sought her out one day, and said low in her ear:
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
that is looked for
From this reading Brandon, who was again at the house, sought her out one day, and said low in her ear:
in a strange manner
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The house-party at Hilcrest was not an entire success that Christmas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house-party at Hilcrest was not an entire success that Christmas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The house-party at Hilcrest was not an entire success that Christmas.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Margaret, though scrupulously careful to show every attention to the guests that courtesy demanded, was strangely quiet, and not at all like the merry, high-spirited girl that most of them knew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house-party at Hilcrest was not an entire success that Christmas.
look attentively
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Even the guests felt a subtle something in the air that was not conducive to ease; while Mrs. Merideth and her brothers were plainly fighting a losing contest against a restlessness that sent a haunting fear to their eyes.
which person or people
From this reading Brandon, who was again at the house, sought her out one day, and said low in her ear:
showing curiosity
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If it were June and not December, and if we were out in the auto instead of here by the fire, I'm wondering; would I need to--watch out for those brakes?"
