used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But the brightness left her eyes when once she was alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading There was a keen, eager expression on her face then, a look of mingled anxiety and anger in her dark eyes.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading There was a keen, eager expression on her face then, a look of mingled anxiety and anger in her dark eyes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
BAFFLEDnounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading BAFFLED!
baysnounUS /beɪz/
plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading But the brightness left her eyes when once she was alone.
broughamnounUS /ˈbruːɡəm/
light carriage; pulled by a single horse
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the brightness left her eyes when once she was alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There was a keen, eager expression on her face then, a look of mingled anxiety and anger in her dark eyes.
well in the past; former
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading There was a keen, eager expression on her face then, a look of mingled anxiety and anger in her dark eyes.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was a keen, eager expression on her face then, a look of mingled anxiety and anger in her dark eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But the brightness left her eyes when once she was alone.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was a keen, eager expression on her face then, a look of mingled anxiety and anger in her dark eyes.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading There was a keen, eager expression on her face then, a look of mingled anxiety and anger in her dark eyes.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
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 She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But the brightness left her eyes when once she was alone.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was a keen, eager expression on her face then, a look of mingled anxiety and anger in her dark eyes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
something that is lost
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
Merehaven
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From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading There was a keen, eager expression on her face then, a look of mingled anxiety and anger in her dark eyes.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a keen, eager expression on her face then, a look of mingled anxiety and anger in her dark eyes.
on one occasion
From this reading But the brightness left her eyes when once she was alone.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
Saens
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From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was a keen, eager expression on her face then, a look of mingled anxiety and anger in her dark eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a keen, eager expression on her face then, a look of mingled anxiety and anger in her dark eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
precisely as stated
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the brightness left her eyes when once she was alone.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She looked easy enough as she stepped into her brougham, drawn by the splendid bays that London knew so well by sight, and kissed her fingers gaily to her cavalier.
at the time that
From this reading But the brightness left her eyes when once she was alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile, the Countess Saens had departed from Merehaven House with a smiling assurance to the effect that she did not anticipate any serious loss in consequence of the very mysterious robbery.
