used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Finding that her hand still clutched the dagger, she dropped it with a shudder of disgust.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading Finding that her hand still clutched the dagger, she dropped it with a shudder of disgust.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Finding that her hand still clutched the dagger, she dropped it with a shudder of disgust.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Finding that her hand still clutched the dagger, she dropped it with a shudder of disgust.
ENLIGHTENEDadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
Ewing
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From this reading Ewing shrewdly noted where the dagger fell, then his eyes flashed to Teevan.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ewing shrewdly noted where the dagger fell, then his eyes flashed to Teevan.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Ewing shrewdly noted where the dagger fell, then his eyes flashed to Teevan.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding that her hand still clutched the dagger, she dropped it with a shudder of disgust.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Ewing shrewdly noted where the dagger fell, then his eyes flashed to Teevan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ewing shrewdly noted where the dagger fell, then his eyes flashed to Teevan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
and nothing more
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
LAITHE
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From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Ewing shrewdly noted where the dagger fell, then his eyes flashed to Teevan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading Ewing shrewdly noted where the dagger fell, then his eyes flashed to Teevan.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading Finding that her hand still clutched the dagger, she dropped it with a shudder of disgust.
not in physical motion
From this reading Finding that her hand still clutched the dagger, she dropped it with a shudder of disgust.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
Teevan
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From this reading Ewing shrewdly noted where the dagger fell, then his eyes flashed to Teevan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ewing shrewdly noted where the dagger fell, then his eyes flashed to Teevan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She felt her way cautiously back to a chair, afraid of fainting, and grasped it for support.
in or at the place that
From this reading Ewing shrewdly noted where the dagger fell, then his eyes flashed to Teevan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
but in spite of that
From this reading LAITHE IS ENLIGHTENED He stood just inside the door, hat in hand, regarding the scene with a look that was troubled yet cool.
