used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A book was lying open on a table near; but she did not read.
(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 our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
a line of approach
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A book was lying open on a table near; but she did not read.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A book was lying open on a table near; but she did not read.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A book was lying open on a table near; but she did not read.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Silently she dreamed, her head resting on her hand.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
Evelyn's
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From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Silently she dreamed, her head resting on her hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Silently she dreamed, her head resting on her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Silently she dreamed, her head resting on her hand.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
the act of departing
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A book was lying open on a table near; but she did not read.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A book was lying open on a table near; but she did not read.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A book was lying open on a table near; but she did not read.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A book was lying open on a table near; but she did not read.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A book was lying open on a table near; but she did not read.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Silently she dreamed, her head resting on her hand.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
without speaking
From this reading Silently she dreamed, her head resting on her hand.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
not in physical motion
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A book was lying open on a table near; but she did not read.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading +THE SISTER OF MERCY+ IT was now the middle of summer, and remarkably hot for the season.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading One morning, suddenly looking up from my embroidery, I was struck with the pallor of Evelyn’s countenance, and the look of weariness she wore.
but in spite of that
From this reading All our friends had left, or were leaving Paris, and yet we still lingered on in our pretty apartment of the Avenue Gabriel.
