used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
(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 her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading It was not easy to recognise in this elegant personage Jane Simmons in her cap and apron.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading It was not easy to recognise in this elegant personage Jane Simmons in her cap and apron.
champagne-coloured
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From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
clothing in general
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not easy to recognise in this elegant personage Jane Simmons in her cap and apron.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading It was not easy to recognise in this elegant personage Jane Simmons in her cap and apron.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
Forster
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From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
Forster's
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From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not easy to recognise in this elegant personage Jane Simmons in her cap and apron.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
Jane
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From this reading It was not easy to recognise in this elegant personage Jane Simmons in her cap and apron.
Julia
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From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
long-handledadjective
having a long handle
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
engage in
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not easy to recognise in this elegant personage Jane Simmons in her cap and apron.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading It was not easy to recognise in this elegant personage Jane Simmons in her cap and apron.
by chance
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading It was not easy to recognise in this elegant personage Jane Simmons in her cap and apron.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
Reith
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From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
Simmons
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From this reading It was not easy to recognise in this elegant personage Jane Simmons in her cap and apron.
singularitynounUS /ˈsɪŋɡjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being one of a kind
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
smarteradjectiveUS /ˈsmɑːrtər/
comparative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
Spurrier
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From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All her extremely nice clothes looked as if they had come from the hands of artists, and her hat was a dream.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not easy to recognise in this elegant personage Jane Simmons in her cap and apron.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
precisely as stated
From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
(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 Julia Spurrier Miss Spurrier was very well dressed; as regards appearance she was really smarter than Miss Forster.
well-gloved
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From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
which person or people
From this reading Major Reith, who, with old-fashioned courtesy, stood with his hat in his hand, seemed as if he did not know what to make of her; while possibly the singularity of Miss Forster's bearing was owing to the fact that she was divided between anger and amazement, with possibly a touch of fear lurking in the corner of her heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She stood with one well-gloved hand resting on a long-handled parasol--it was a sunny afternoon; with one champagne-coloured shoe she seemed to be describing figures on the ground; her head was held a little back at an angle which became her.
