used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading Janice, catching Glen’s hastily averted glance, whispered an explanation at the first opportunity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
blanknessnoun
the state of being blank; void; emptiness
From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Janice, catching Glen’s hastily averted glance, whispered an explanation at the first opportunity.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
confidesverbUS /kənˈfaɪdz/
third-person singular of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
DarrownounUS /ˈderoʊ/
United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
dinesverbUS /daɪnz/
third-person singular of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
doesn't
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From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
doll-like
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From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Janice, catching Glen’s hastily averted glance, whispered an explanation at the first opportunity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading That’s what gives her the hard-finish.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Janice, catching Glen’s hastily averted glance, whispered an explanation at the first opportunity.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
Glen's
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From this reading Janice, catching Glen’s hastily averted glance, whispered an explanation at the first opportunity.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
Grammer's
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From this reading “Grammer’s had her face lifted twice.
granddaughter'snounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtərz/
possessive form of “granddaughter” — a female grandchild
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
hard-finish
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From this reading That’s what gives her the hard-finish.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Janice, catching Glen’s hastily averted glance, whispered an explanation at the first opportunity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
hostessesnounUS /ˈhoʊstəsəz/
plural of “hostess” — a woman host
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
Janice
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From this reading Janice, catching Glen’s hastily averted glance, whispered an explanation at the first opportunity.
Jennings
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From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
held up in the air
From this reading “Grammer’s had her face lifted twice.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
on one occasion
From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Janice, catching Glen’s hastily averted glance, whispered an explanation at the first opportunity.
orchidnounUS /ˈɔːrkəd/
any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
overlaidverbUS /ˈoʊvərleɪd/
inflected form of “overlay” — put something on top of something else
From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
PasadenanounUS /ˌpæsəˈdiːnər/
a city in southwestern California to the east of Los Angeles
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading Her face had at once an oddly tense and expectant look overlaid by a doll-like blankness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
That's
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From this reading That’s what gives her the hard-finish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
having come into contact
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
two times
From this reading “Grammer’s had her face lifted twice.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That’s what gives her the hard-finish.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Janice, catching Glen’s hastily averted glance, whispered an explanation at the first opportunity.
which person or people
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading _Glen Darrow dines for the first time in her life and tells her hostesses her opinion of Peter Parker of Pasadena; later confides to her sleepless pillow that she doesn’t like being touched._ OLD Mrs. Jennings, who welcomed her granddaughter’s guest very cordially, wore an orchid dinner gown and an orchid complexion.
