afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE RIFLE CARTRIDGES The girl did not appear for the evening meal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading Rainey was bruised and stiffened, and Lund moved with less of his usual ease.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
CARTRIDGESnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading THE RIFLE CARTRIDGES The girl did not appear for the evening meal.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE RIFLE CARTRIDGES The girl did not appear for the evening meal.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She had refused Tamada's suggestions through the door.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Rainey was bruised and stiffened, and Lund moved with less of his usual ease.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE RIFLE CARTRIDGES The girl did not appear for the evening meal.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RIFLE CARTRIDGES The girl did not appear for the evening meal.
a young female
From this reading THE RIFLE CARTRIDGES The girl did not appear for the evening meal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had refused Tamada's suggestions through the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rainey was bruised and stiffened, and Lund moved with less of his usual ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Rainey was bruised and stiffened, and Lund moved with less of his usual ease.
LundnounUS /lʌnd/
a city in southern Sweden
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE RIFLE CARTRIDGES The girl did not appear for the evening meal.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Rainey was bruised and stiffened, and Lund moved with less of his usual ease.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE RIFLE CARTRIDGES The girl did not appear for the evening meal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
Rainey
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From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She had refused Tamada's suggestions through the door.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading THE RIFLE CARTRIDGES The girl did not appear for the evening meal.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
except for; apart from
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had refused Tamada's suggestions through the door.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
soberedverbUS /ˈsoʊbərd/
past form of “sober” — cause to become sober
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading Rainey was bruised and stiffened, and Lund moved with less of his usual ease.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading She had refused Tamada's suggestions through the door.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
Tamada's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had refused Tamada's suggestions through the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIFLE CARTRIDGES The girl did not appear for the evening meal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She had refused Tamada's suggestions through the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Rainey was bruised and stiffened, and Lund moved with less of his usual ease.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rainey was bruised and stiffened, and Lund moved with less of his usual ease.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In contrast to the excitement of the fight, their moods had changed, sobered by the thought of the girl sitting up with her dead in the captain's room.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Lund drank heavily, but without any effect, save to sink him in comparative silence, as he and Rainey sat together, after the Japanese had cleared the table.
