in actual fact
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Besides, he hasn’t got any right to you if he _is_ alive.”
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “It won’t make any difference if we declare him dead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he hasn’t got any right to you if he _is_ alive.”
blusteringadjectiveUS /ˈblʌstərɪŋ/
blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She felt that she couldn’t trust herself if he did return; but of course she couldn’t explain that to Moses.
couldn't
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From this reading She felt that she couldn’t trust herself if he did return; but of course she couldn’t explain that to Moses.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She felt that she couldn’t trust herself if he did return; but of course she couldn’t explain that to Moses.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “It won’t make any difference if we declare him dead.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading “It won’t make any difference if we declare him dead.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She felt that she couldn’t trust herself if he did return; but of course she couldn’t explain that to Moses.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading “It won’t make any difference if we declare him dead.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She felt that she couldn’t trust herself if he did return; but of course she couldn’t explain that to Moses.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt that she couldn’t trust herself if he did return; but of course she couldn’t explain that to Moses.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Besides, he hasn’t got any right to you if he _is_ alive.”
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
hasn't
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From this reading Besides, he hasn’t got any right to you if he _is_ alive.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She felt that she couldn’t trust herself if he did return; but of course she couldn’t explain that to Moses.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, he hasn’t got any right to you if he _is_ alive.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It won’t make any difference if we declare him dead.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
engage in
From this reading “It won’t make any difference if we declare him dead.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Besides, he hasn’t got any right to you if he _is_ alive.”
sardonicadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪk/
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
and nothing more
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
Slade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Besides, he hasn’t got any right to you if he _is_ alive.”
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading She felt that she couldn’t trust herself if he did return; but of course she couldn’t explain that to Moses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
wasn't
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From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It won’t make any difference if we declare him dead.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It wasn’t that she was simply afraid he might return; the source of her alarm went much deeper than that.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
which person or people
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moses Slade grew blustering, as if he were actually jealous of that shadow of the man who kept looking down at him with an air of sardonic amusement.
won't
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From this reading “It won’t make any difference if we declare him dead.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Besides, he hasn’t got any right to you if he _is_ alive.”
