a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading He thought of the occasional glint of amusement he had seen breaking through her serene courtesy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He walked silently down the hill beside Cortland, his head whirling.
the act of breaking something
From this reading He thought of the occasional glint of amusement he had seen breaking through her serene courtesy.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Why had she kept coming, he wondered.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
CortlandnounUS /ˈkɔːrtlənd/
large apple with a red skin
From this reading He walked silently down the hill beside Cortland, his head whirling.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He thought of the occasional glint of amusement he had seen breaking through her serene courtesy.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He walked silently down the hill beside Cortland, his head whirling.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
glintverbUS /ɡlɪnt/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading He thought of the occasional glint of amusement he had seen breaking through her serene courtesy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He walked silently down the hill beside Cortland, his head whirling.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He walked silently down the hill beside Cortland, his head whirling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He walked silently down the hill beside Cortland, his head whirling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He walked silently down the hill beside Cortland, his head whirling.
the act of retaining something
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Why had she kept coming, he wondered.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
not any; not one
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading He thought of the occasional glint of amusement he had seen breaking through her serene courtesy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
with speed
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He thought of the occasional glint of amusement he had seen breaking through her serene courtesy.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading He thought of the occasional glint of amusement he had seen breaking through her serene courtesy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why had she kept coming, he wondered.
without speaking
From this reading He walked silently down the hill beside Cortland, his head whirling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He walked silently down the hill beside Cortland, his head whirling.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of the occasional glint of amusement he had seen breaking through her serene courtesy.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He thought of the occasional glint of amusement he had seen breaking through her serene courtesy.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked silently down the hill beside Cortland, his head whirling.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
at the time that
From this reading * * * * * When they reached the village, he left Cortland as quickly as he could and hurried in the direction of his house, incoherent thoughts tumbling over each other in his mind.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading He walked silently down the hill beside Cortland, his head whirling.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why had she kept coming, he wondered.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His face burned as he remembered his condescension, the way he had fought his desire for her by holding her off with curt remarks, indicating with raised eyebrows that he wished no personal conversation.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Why had she kept coming, he wondered.
