used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was not tall, but compactly and generously built.
Ann
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From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading She was not tall, but compactly and generously built.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was not tall, but compactly and generously built.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
compactlyadverb
in a compact manner or state
From this reading She was not tall, but compactly and generously built.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
Dorland
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From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading She was not tall, but compactly and generously built.
a young female
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss Phelps is out."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
Misere
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From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Phelps is out."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
and nothing more
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Miss Phelps is out."
Phelps
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From this reading "Miss Phelps is out."
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not tall, but compactly and generously built.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
make square
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She was not tall, but compactly and generously built.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
thighsnounUS /θaɪz/
plural of “thigh” — the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
uncurtainedadjective
not provided with curtains
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Ann Dorland Goes Misere_ The studio door was opened by a girl he did not know.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He noticed the wide shoulders and the strong swing of the thighs before he had taken in her face.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The uncurtained window behind her threw her features into shadow, he was only aware of thick black hair, cut in a square bob, with a bang across the forehead.
