used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
speak to
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
Cole'snounUS /koʊlz/
possessive form of “cole” — a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading That composed person feigned polite surprise.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
Darcy
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From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
dolorously
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From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading Part of it subsided at sight of the indication that the elevator was still on strike.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading That composed person feigned polite surprise.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
Gloria
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From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
GreenenounUS /ɡriːn/
English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
Greene'snounUS /ɡriːnz/
possessive form of “greene” — English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Part of it subsided at sight of the indication that the elevator was still on strike.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Part of it subsided at sight of the indication that the elevator was still on strike.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
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 remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Why, what’s the matter, Darcy?”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Part of it subsided at sight of the indication that the elevator was still on strike.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Part of it subsided at sight of the indication that the elevator was still on strike.
pastyadjective
resembling paste in color; pallid
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
a human being
From this reading That composed person feigned polite surprise.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading That composed person feigned polite surprise.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Part of it subsided at sight of the indication that the elevator was still on strike.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
not in physical motion
From this reading Part of it subsided at sight of the indication that the elevator was still on strike.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Part of it subsided at sight of the indication that the elevator was still on strike.
sub-glow
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From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Part of it subsided at sight of the indication that the elevator was still on strike.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading That composed person feigned polite surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Part of it subsided at sight of the indication that the elevator was still on strike.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Part of it subsided at sight of the indication that the elevator was still on strike.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The remainder had vanished long before she had surmounted the four flights of stairs and stood panting dolorously before Gloria Greene.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Part of it subsided at sight of the indication that the elevator was still on strike.
what's
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From this reading “Why, what’s the matter, Darcy?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, what’s the matter, Darcy?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOPE, which is credited with various magic properties, had kindled a sickly sort of sub-glow in Darcy Cole’s pasty face as she arrived at Miss Greene’s address, to keep her appointment.
