afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They seemed to be gazing at nothing, and at everything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They seemed to be gazing at nothing, and at everything.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
CHAIN-LIGHTNING
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From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
without deviation
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
dismounted
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From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
dismounting
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From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They seemed to be gazing at nothing, and at everything.
apart from; not including
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For Harlan's eyes told nothing.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
a long fixed look
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading They seemed to be gazing at nothing, and at everything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
Harlan
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From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
Harlan's
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From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
and nothing more
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
Laskar
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From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
the force of workers available
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
not any; not one
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For Harlan's eyes told nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
on one occasion
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
PurgatorynounUS /ˈpɜːrɡətɔːri/
a temporary condition of torment or suffering
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
Purgatory's
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From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed to be gazing at nothing, and at everything.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
having a supporting base
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They seemed to be gazing at nothing, and at everything.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They seemed to be gazing at nothing, and at everything.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
which person or people
From this reading CHAIN-LIGHTNING Turning from Purgatory, after he had dismounted in front of the sheriff's office, Harlan faced three men who stood just outside of the building, watching him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The slightly humorous smile that curved Harlan's lips might have betrayed his reason for dismounting in front of the sheriff's office, for he had seen Laskar standing with the two other men.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But no man could have told that he looked at Laskar directly, except Laskar himself, who would have sworn that Harlan did not remove his gaze from him, once he had slipped from Purgatory's back.
