used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She concluded that he had heard of her purpose and had come to help her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She concluded that he had heard of her purpose and had come to help her.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading She concluded that he had heard of her purpose and had come to help her.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Vavasor had not heard of the gathering.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST.
gushverbUS /ɡʌʃ/
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vavasor had not heard of the gathering.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She concluded that he had heard of her purpose and had come to help her.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Vavasor had not heard of the gathering.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She concluded that he had heard of her purpose and had come to help her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
Hester
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From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
held up in the air
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Vavasor had not heard of the gathering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vavasor had not heard of the gathering.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She concluded that he had heard of her purpose and had come to help her.
cut with a saw
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
get by special effort
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading In part from doubt of his sympathy, in part from dislike of talking about doing, Hester had not mentioned it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vavasor had not heard of the gathering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
UNINVITEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
From this reading AN UNINVITED GUEST.
Vavasor
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From this reading Vavasor had not heard of the gathering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
at the time that
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she lifted her eyes at the close of her ballad, not a little depressed at having failed to secure the interest of her audience, it was with a great gush of pleasure that she saw near the door the face of her friend.
