used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She approached him without a symptom of nervousness or irresolution.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her dark eyes met his without wavering, and there was purpose in them.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading She approached him without a symptom of nervousness or irresolution.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no fear in the look.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
confoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her dark eyes met his without wavering, and there was purpose in them.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
a movement into or inward
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her dark eyes met his without wavering, and there was purpose in them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But there was no fear in the look.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She approached him without a symptom of nervousness or irresolution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her dark eyes met his without wavering, and there was purpose in them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
irresolutionnoun
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading She approached him without a symptom of nervousness or irresolution.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But there was no fear in the look.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Her dark eyes met his without wavering, and there was purpose in them.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading She approached him without a symptom of nervousness or irresolution.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no fear in the look.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She approached him without a symptom of nervousness or irresolution.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Her dark eyes met his without wavering, and there was purpose in them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
scrutinised
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From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading She approached him without a symptom of nervousness or irresolution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her dark eyes met his without wavering, and there was purpose in them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
uncurtainedadjective
not provided with curtains
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Her dark eyes met his without wavering, and there was purpose in them.
at the time that
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
which person or people
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She devoted a single glance of surprise to the uncurtained window on entering the door, and an instant later scrutinised the floor with unmistakable interest, as if expecting to find something there to account for his motive in admitting the glare of light, something to confound and accuse her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She approached him without a symptom of nervousness or irresolution.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she had hesitated outside the room to summon the courage to face the man who would demand so much of her, there was nothing in her manner when she entered to indicate that such had been the case.
