used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
anew
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are noble, m'sieu; mag--magnan'mous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
BerylnounUS /ˈberəl/
the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
give a benediction to
From this reading I cannot sank you--I can only say, God bless you!"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I cannot sank you--I can only say, God bless you!"
cannot
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From this reading I cannot sank you--I can only say, God bless you!"
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
Drane's
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From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
set up or found
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I cannot sank you--I can only say, God bless you!"
the act of departing
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot sank you--I can only say, God bless you!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
lapsedadjectiveUS /læpst/
no longer active or practicing
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
m'sieu
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From this reading "You are noble, m'sieu; mag--magnan'mous.
magnounUS /mæɡ/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading "You are noble, m'sieu; mag--magnan'mous.
magnan'mous
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From this reading "You are noble, m'sieu; mag--magnan'mous.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "You are noble, m'sieu; mag--magnan'mous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
and nothing more
From this reading I cannot sank you--I can only say, God bless you!"
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
puffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
reverynoun
an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading I cannot sank you--I can only say, God bless you!"
express in words
From this reading I cannot sank you--I can only say, God bless you!"
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Father John seemed to have lapsed into a sort of revery, and as the silence lengthened I found my eyes going back again and again to the second envelope.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He released my hand and dropped back in his chair, beginning to puff absently at his cold pipe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Beryl Drane's belated confession, startling as it was in a way, and of a nature to ordinarily work in a most gratifying manner upon my spirit, did not long remain paramount in my thoughts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are noble, m'sieu; mag--magnan'mous.
