used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
anew
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
AnchoragenounUS /ˈæŋkərədʒ/
the condition of being secured to a base
From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
aspicnoun
savory jelly based on fish or meat stock used as a mold for meats or vegetables
From this reading Opposite her sat Ronnie, confronting the ruins of what had been a dish of prawns in aspic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Opposite her sat Ronnie, confronting the ruins of what had been a dish of prawns in aspic.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
Cicely
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From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Opposite her sat Ronnie, confronting the ruins of what had been a dish of prawns in aspic.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Opposite her sat Ronnie, confronting the ruins of what had been a dish of prawns in aspic.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
feeding-ground
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From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
fresh-coloured
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From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
the act of departing
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Opposite her sat Ronnie, confronting the ruins of what had been a dish of prawns in aspic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
languorousadjective
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
immediately past
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
in the recent past
From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/
the largest possible quantity
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Opposite her sat Ronnie, confronting the ruins of what had been a dish of prawns in aspic.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
by chance
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
prawnsnounUS /prɔːnz/
plural of “prawn” — any of various edible decapod crustaceans
From this reading Opposite her sat Ronnie, confronting the ruins of what had been a dish of prawns in aspic.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
rain-washed
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From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
RestaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
Ronnie
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From this reading Opposite her sat Ronnie, confronting the ruins of what had been a dish of prawns in aspic.
ruffleverbUS /ˈrʌfəl/
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Opposite her sat Ronnie, confronting the ruins of what had been a dish of prawns in aspic.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
sun-lit
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From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
superblyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərbli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of the last days of July, cooled and freshened by a touch of rain and dropping back again to a languorous warmth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Opposite her sat Ronnie, confronting the ruins of what had been a dish of prawns in aspic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading London looked at its summer best, rain-washed and sun-lit, with the maximum of coming and going in its more fashionable streets.
Yeovil
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From this reading Cicely Yeovil sat in a screened alcove of the Anchorage Restaurant, a feeding-ground which had lately sprung into favour.
but in spite of that
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Cool and clean and fresh-coloured, he was good to look on in the eyes of his companion, and yet, perhaps, there was a ruffle in her soul that called for some answering disturbance on the part of that superbly tranquil young man, and certainly called in vain.
