used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The next, was one of an even and almost stolid tone, neither feminine nor masculine, in the furnishings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next, was one of an even and almost stolid tone, neither feminine nor masculine, in the furnishings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading LEIGHTON'S first feeling on entering Folly's bedroom was one of despair.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
bywaysnounUS /ˈbaɪweɪz/
plural of “byway” — a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading LEIGHTON'S first feeling on entering Folly's bedroom was one of despair.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
a movement into or inward
From this reading LEIGHTON'S first feeling on entering Folly's bedroom was one of despair.
divisible by two
From this reading The next, was one of an even and almost stolid tone, neither feminine nor masculine, in the furnishings.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading LEIGHTON'S first feeling on entering Folly's bedroom was one of despair.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading LEIGHTON'S first feeling on entering Folly's bedroom was one of despair.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
Folly's
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From this reading LEIGHTON'S first feeling on entering Folly's bedroom was one of despair.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading The next, was one of an even and almost stolid tone, neither feminine nor masculine, in the furnishings.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
highwaysnounUS /ˈhaɪweɪz/
plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
illuminatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtɪŋ/
tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
Leighton
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From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
LEIGHTON'S
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From this reading LEIGHTON'S first feeling on entering Folly's bedroom was one of despair.
engage in
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading The next, was one of an even and almost stolid tone, neither feminine nor masculine, in the furnishings.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The next, was one of an even and almost stolid tone, neither feminine nor masculine, in the furnishings.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next, was one of an even and almost stolid tone, neither feminine nor masculine, in the furnishings.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The next, was one of an even and almost stolid tone, neither feminine nor masculine, in the furnishings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEIGHTON'S first feeling on entering Folly's bedroom was one of despair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LEIGHTON'S first feeling on entering Folly's bedroom was one of despair.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LEIGHTON'S first feeling on entering Folly's bedroom was one of despair.
and nothing more
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
on the contrary
From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
cut with a saw
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading The next, was one of an even and almost stolid tone, neither feminine nor masculine, in the furnishings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
a special situation
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The next, was one of an even and almost stolid tone, neither feminine nor masculine, in the furnishings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEIGHTON'S first feeling on entering Folly's bedroom was one of despair.
weightedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
made heavy or weighted down with weariness
From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The most illuminating thing that can be said about Folly's bedroom is that Leighton saw the bedroom--the whole of it--before he consciously saw Folly.
wind-swept
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From this reading The first impression that the room gave was one of fresh air--the weighted air of a garden in bloom, however, rather than that of some wind-swept plain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All his knowledge of the highways and byways of the feminine mind was only enough to make him recognize, as he glanced about the room, that he was about to encounter more! than a personality, that he was face to face with a force.
