used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I looked over at Pondicherry, who was noisily cudding a piece of steak, oblivious, and winked back at Nussbaum.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He caught my eye and slipped a wink at me.
cudding
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From this reading I looked over at Pondicherry, who was noisily cudding a piece of steak, oblivious, and winked back at Nussbaum.
daubbed
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From this reading Pondicherry daubbed at his mouth with his napkin.
the organ of sight
From this reading He caught my eye and slipped a wink at me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
hadn't
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From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pondicherry daubbed at his mouth with his napkin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
and nothing more
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked over at Pondicherry, who was noisily cudding a piece of steak, oblivious, and winked back at Nussbaum.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Pondicherry daubbed at his mouth with his napkin.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He caught my eye and slipped a wink at me.
napkinnounUS /ˈnæpkɪn/
a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading Pondicherry daubbed at his mouth with his napkin.
noisilyadverbUS /ˈnɔɪzəli/
with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
From this reading I looked over at Pondicherry, who was noisily cudding a piece of steak, oblivious, and winked back at Nussbaum.
Nussbaum
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From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading I looked over at Pondicherry, who was noisily cudding a piece of steak, oblivious, and winked back at Nussbaum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I looked over at Pondicherry, who was noisily cudding a piece of steak, oblivious, and winked back at Nussbaum.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading I looked over at Pondicherry, who was noisily cudding a piece of steak, oblivious, and winked back at Nussbaum.
Pondicherry
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From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
cut with a saw
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading He caught my eye and slipped a wink at me.
slylyadverbUS /ˈslaɪli/
in an artful manner
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
sneakedverbUS /sniːkt/
past form of “sneak” — to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
steaknounUS /steɪk/
a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading I looked over at Pondicherry, who was noisily cudding a piece of steak, oblivious, and winked back at Nussbaum.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He hadn't said much, just ate calmly and waited for Pondicherry to run out of steam.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I sneaked a look up and saw that Nussbaum was grinning slyly at me.
which person or people
From this reading I looked over at Pondicherry, who was noisily cudding a piece of steak, oblivious, and winked back at Nussbaum.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading He caught my eye and slipped a wink at me.
winkedverbUS /wɪŋkt/
past form of “wink” — signal by winking
From this reading I looked over at Pondicherry, who was noisily cudding a piece of steak, oblivious, and winked back at Nussbaum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pondicherry daubbed at his mouth with his napkin.
