used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
abstractionnounUS /æbˈstrækʃən/
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Why ought he to know?" asked Laura, turning with an impatient movement from the desk at which she sat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why ought he to know?" asked Laura, turning with an impatient movement from the desk at which she sat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
of surpassing excellence
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
chillingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/
provoking fear terror
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
creasesnounUS /ˈkriːsɪz/
plural of “crease” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
cynicismnounUS /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
a cynical feeling of distrust
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "Why ought he to know?" asked Laura, turning with an impatient movement from the desk at which she sat.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Why ought he to know?" asked Laura, turning with an impatient movement from the desk at which she sat.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
a long fixed look
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
Gerty
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From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
Gerty's
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From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
he's
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From this reading "Oh, I mean he's a man of the world and they always know things."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, I mean he's a man of the world and they always know things."
I'm
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From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading "Why ought he to know?" asked Laura, turning with an impatient movement from the desk at which she sat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Gerty laughed.
Laura
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From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
the literary culture
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
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 "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Oh, I mean he's a man of the world and they always know things."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Oh, I mean he's a man of the world and they always know things."
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading "Why ought he to know?" asked Laura, turning with an impatient movement from the desk at which she sat.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I mean he's a man of the world and they always know things."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
a course of conduct
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Why ought he to know?" asked Laura, turning with an impatient movement from the desk at which she sat.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, I mean he's a man of the world and they always know things."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Oh, I mean he's a man of the world and they always know things."
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Why ought he to know?" asked Laura, turning with an impatient movement from the desk at which she sat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
a Caucasian
From this reading Her gaze hung on the soft white creases of kid that encircled Gerty's arm, but there was an abstraction in her look which put her friend at a chilling distance.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why ought he to know?" asked Laura, turning with an impatient movement from the desk at which she sat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "THE SMALL OLD PATH" "Her letters of course gave her away," observed Gerty thoughtfully, as she smoothed her long glove over her arm and looked at Laura with the brilliant cynicism which belonged to her conspicuous loveliness, "Arnold says it is always the woman's letters, and I'm sure he ought to know."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Oh, I mean he's a man of the world and they always know things."
