used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom, at the opposite end of the table, watched her girlish figure, her graceful gestures.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading She was quiet and yet betrayed excitement.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Tom, at the opposite end of the table, watched her girlish figure, her graceful gestures.
at any time
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She was quiet and yet betrayed excitement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Tom, at the opposite end of the table, watched her girlish figure, her graceful gestures.
flecknounUS /flek/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.
a long fixed look
From this reading Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Tom, at the opposite end of the table, watched her girlish figure, her graceful gestures.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading Tom, at the opposite end of the table, watched her girlish figure, her graceful gestures.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Tom, at the opposite end of the table, watched her girlish figure, her graceful gestures.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
Lettice
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From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
not any; not one
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Tom, at the opposite end of the table, watched her girlish figure, her graceful gestures.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
presidingverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She was quiet and yet betrayed excitement.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.
self-mastery
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From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was quiet and yet betrayed excitement.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
male cat
From this reading Tom, at the opposite end of the table, watched her girlish figure, her graceful gestures.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
untroubledadjectiveUS /ənˈtrʌbəld/
not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
From this reading Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Tom, at the opposite end of the table, watched her girlish figure, her graceful gestures.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Yet the set of her little mouth had self-mastery in it somewhere; there was no wavering or uncertainty; her self-possession was complete.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her eyes were very bright, no shadows in their depths; she returned his gaze with untroubled frankness.
a late time of life
From this reading A few minutes later Lettice was presiding over her luncheon table as though life were simple as the sunlight in the street outside, and no clouds could ever fleck the procession of the years.
but in spite of that
From this reading She was quiet and yet betrayed excitement.
