used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her bearing was that of a barbaric princess, and a princess of meteorically vivid beauty.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her bearing was that of a barbaric princess, and a princess of meteorically vivid beauty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
barbaricadjectiveUS /bɑːrˈbærɪk/
without civilizing influences
From this reading Her bearing was that of a barbaric princess, and a princess of meteorically vivid beauty.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Her bearing was that of a barbaric princess, and a princess of meteorically vivid beauty.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her bearing was that of a barbaric princess, and a princess of meteorically vivid beauty.
for the reason that
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
boldestadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldɪst/
superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
rid of obstructions
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
disdainfuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
emboldenedadjectiveUS /emˈboʊldənd/
made bold or courageous
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Heretofore her father's stern repute had safeguarded her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
HeretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Heretofore her father's stern repute had safeguarded her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
Jase
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From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
engage in
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
MallowsnounUS /ˈmæloʊz/
plural of “mallow” — any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
meteorically
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From this reading Her bearing was that of a barbaric princess, and a princess of meteorically vivid beauty.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
others
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From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Her bearing was that of a barbaric princess, and a princess of meteorically vivid beauty.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
repulsedverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Heretofore her father's stern repute had safeguarded her.
safeguardedverbUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “safeguard” — make safe
From this reading Heretofore her father's stern repute had safeguarded her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
smoulderverb
have strong suppressed feelings
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Heretofore her father's stern repute had safeguarded her.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her bearing was that of a barbaric princess, and a princess of meteorically vivid beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
tiltverbUS /tɪlt/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading As Alexander passed him, Brent did not miss the suppressed fury in her eyes or the disdainful tilt of her chin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
unconsciousnessnounUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsnɪs/
a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
except if; if not
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Her bearing was that of a barbaric princess, and a princess of meteorically vivid beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her bearing was that of a barbaric princess, and a princess of meteorically vivid beauty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had been the first man to make advances, because he was the boldest, but for all her guise of unconsciousness she had seen the passion smoulder in the eyes about her and later others might become emboldened unless they were discouraged by a clear precedent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There had been a deliberate purpose in the clear carrying tones with which she had repulsed Jase Mallows.
