used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A silence, solemn and still as death, followed these fervent, low-toned words.
affrighted
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From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A silence, solemn and still as death, followed these fervent, low-toned words.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I cannot hold back my heart any longer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A silence, solemn and still as death, followed these fervent, low-toned words.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I cannot hold back my heart any longer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot hold back my heart any longer.
Christine
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From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
dearly loved
From this reading I love you--dear and good and noble one.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A silence, solemn and still as death, followed these fervent, low-toned words.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading A silence, solemn and still as death, followed these fervent, low-toned words.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A silence, solemn and still as death, followed these fervent, low-toned words.
made afraid
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I love you--dear and good and noble one.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I cannot hold back my heart any longer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot hold back my heart any longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
for more time
From this reading I cannot hold back my heart any longer.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I love you--dear and good and noble one.
low-tonedadjective
very low in volume
From this reading A silence, solemn and still as death, followed these fervent, low-toned words.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I cannot hold back my heart any longer.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading I love you--dear and good and noble one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I love you--dear and good and noble one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A silence, solemn and still as death, followed these fervent, low-toned words.
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A silence, solemn and still as death, followed these fervent, low-toned words.
not in physical motion
From this reading A silence, solemn and still as death, followed these fervent, low-toned words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A silence, solemn and still as death, followed these fervent, low-toned words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He could see the fluttering of her breath, and the look of deep, affrighted pain upon her face made his heart quiver.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Christine," he murmured in a voice grown softer and lower still, "try not to be frightened or distressed.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A silence, solemn and still as death, followed these fervent, low-toned words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I love you--dear and good and noble one.
