used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The cap is certainly a wonder worker,” she reflected.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
AnticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading “The cap is certainly a wonder worker,” she reflected.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “The cap is certainly a wonder worker,” she reflected.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She stood surveying herself in the long door mirror.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
divisible by two
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She stood surveying herself in the long door mirror.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She stood surveying herself in the long door mirror.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The cap is certainly a wonder worker,” she reflected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is magic; it makes me pretty.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She stood surveying herself in the long door mirror.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading “It is magic; it makes me pretty.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “It is magic; it makes me pretty.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It is magic; it makes me pretty.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading She stood surveying herself in the long door mirror.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “It is magic; it makes me pretty.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading “The cap is certainly a wonder worker,” she reflected.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She stood surveying herself in the long door mirror.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood surveying herself in the long door mirror.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading She stood surveying herself in the long door mirror.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
uptilted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kate was dressed and ready for the party half an hour before dinner that night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Anticipation had brought unusual colour that glowed even through the tan on her cheeks, and the corners of her lips were sharply uptilted.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “The cap is certainly a wonder worker,” she reflected.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading “The cap is certainly a wonder worker,” she reflected.
