used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading "But, my dear doctor, what you say is absurd," she was saying.
in the past
From this reading "I saw Vera pass not five minutes ago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She lingered behind the palm wondering what was going to happen next.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She could see between the graceful hanging leaves the puzzled expression on Lady Merehaven's face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, my dear doctor, what you say is absurd," she was saying.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could see between the graceful hanging leaves the puzzled expression on Lady Merehaven's face.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
dearly loved
From this reading "But, my dear doctor, what you say is absurd," she was saying.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "But, my dear doctor, what you say is absurd," she was saying.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She could see between the graceful hanging leaves the puzzled expression on Lady Merehaven's face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She could see between the graceful hanging leaves the puzzled expression on Lady Merehaven's face.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "I saw Vera pass not five minutes ago.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
the act of departing
From this reading She lingered behind the palm wondering what was going to happen next.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading She could see between the graceful hanging leaves the puzzled expression on Lady Merehaven's face.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading She could see between the graceful hanging leaves the puzzled expression on Lady Merehaven's face.
come to pass
From this reading She lingered behind the palm wondering what was going to happen next.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I saw Vera pass not five minutes ago.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But, my dear doctor, what you say is absurd," she was saying.
Jessie's
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From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She could see between the graceful hanging leaves the puzzled expression on Lady Merehaven's face.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading She could see between the graceful hanging leaves the puzzled expression on Lady Merehaven's face.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading She lingered behind the palm wondering what was going to happen next.
Merehaven's
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From this reading She could see between the graceful hanging leaves the puzzled expression on Lady Merehaven's face.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "I saw Vera pass not five minutes ago.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But, my dear doctor, what you say is absurd," she was saying.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She lingered behind the palm wondering what was going to happen next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She could see between the graceful hanging leaves the puzzled expression on Lady Merehaven's face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading She lingered behind the palm wondering what was going to happen next.
go across or through
From this reading "I saw Vera pass not five minutes ago.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading She could see between the graceful hanging leaves the puzzled expression on Lady Merehaven's face.
on the contrary
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw Vera pass not five minutes ago.
express in words
From this reading "But, my dear doctor, what you say is absurd," she was saying.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "But, my dear doctor, what you say is absurd," she was saying.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She could see between the graceful hanging leaves the puzzled expression on Lady Merehaven's face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She lingered behind the palm wondering what was going to happen next.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She lingered behind the palm wondering what was going to happen next.
Vera
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From this reading "I saw Vera pass not five minutes ago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FRIEND AT COURT Jessie's prevailing feeling was not one of fear; rather was she moved by an intense, overpowering curiosity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She lingered behind the palm wondering what was going to happen next.
showing curiosity
From this reading She lingered behind the palm wondering what was going to happen next.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But, my dear doctor, what you say is absurd," she was saying.
