used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Across the littered, ink-stained desk a man and a woman faced each other.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the littered, ink-stained desk a man and a woman faced each other.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Faint lines, delicate as pencillings, marked the forehead of the woman and radiated from the angles of her eyes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Faint lines, delicate as pencillings, marked the forehead of the woman and radiated from the angles of her eyes.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Faint lines, delicate as pencillings, marked the forehead of the woman and radiated from the angles of her eyes.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Across the littered, ink-stained desk a man and a woman faced each other.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
increase twofold
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
down-town
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From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Across the littered, ink-stained desk a man and a woman faced each other.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Faint lines, delicate as pencillings, marked the forehead of the woman and radiated from the angles of her eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Across the littered, ink-stained desk a man and a woman faced each other.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Faint lines, delicate as pencillings, marked the forehead of the woman and radiated from the angles of her eyes.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
fissurenounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Faint lines, delicate as pencillings, marked the forehead of the woman and radiated from the angles of her eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Faint lines, delicate as pencillings, marked the forehead of the woman and radiated from the angles of her eyes.
furrowverbUS /ˈfɜːroʊ/
hollow out in the form of a furrow or groove
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Threads of gray lightened the hair of each.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Threads of gray lightened the hair of each.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Faint lines, delicate as pencillings, marked the forehead of the woman and radiated from the angles of her eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
ink-stained
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From this reading Across the littered, ink-stained desk a man and a woman faced each other.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Threads of gray lightened the hair of each.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Faint lines, delicate as pencillings, marked the forehead of the woman and radiated from the angles of her eyes.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading Across the littered, ink-stained desk a man and a woman faced each other.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Across the littered, ink-stained desk a man and a woman faced each other.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Faint lines, delicate as pencillings, marked the forehead of the woman and radiated from the angles of her eyes.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Across the littered, ink-stained desk a man and a woman faced each other.
paddedadjectiveUS /ˈpædɪd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
pencillings
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From this reading Faint lines, delicate as pencillings, marked the forehead of the woman and radiated from the angles of her eyes.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading Faint lines, delicate as pencillings, marked the forehead of the woman and radiated from the angles of her eyes.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
ThreadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading Threads of gray lightened the hair of each.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
unequallyadverb
in an unequal or partial manner
From this reading A deep fissure unequally separated the brows of the man, and on his shaven face another furrow added firmness to the mouth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Silence, the silence of double doors and of padded walls was upon the private room of the down-town office.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Across the littered, ink-stained desk a man and a woman faced each other.
