past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
a youthful male person
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Quietly, but in tones the Indian could hear, Ree related what he knew of the mysterious occurrence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Quietly, but in tones the Indian could hear, Ree related what he knew of the mysterious occurrence.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "What's happened, Ree?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Quietly, but in tones the Indian could hear, Ree related what he knew of the mysterious occurrence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading On Lonely Mountain Roads.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On Lonely Mountain Roads.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Quietly, but in tones the Indian could hear, Ree related what he knew of the mysterious occurrence.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Quietly, but in tones the Indian could hear, Ree related what he knew of the mysterious occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Lonely Mountain Roads.
a human being
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
with low volume
From this reading Quietly, but in tones the Indian could hear, Ree related what he knew of the mysterious occurrence.
Ree
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From this reading "What's happened, Ree?"
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Quietly, but in tones the Indian could hear, Ree related what he knew of the mysterious occurrence.
RoadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading On Lonely Mountain Roads.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
without speaking
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
not in physical motion
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Quietly, but in tones the Indian could hear, Ree related what he knew of the mysterious occurrence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Quietly, but in tones the Indian could hear, Ree related what he knew of the mysterious occurrence.
What's
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From this reading "What's happened, Ree?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tone in which John asked the question, satisfied Kingdom that his friend knew nothing of the shooting.
which person or people
From this reading Better than this, however, it satisfied the Indian who knelt silently nearby, still listening, that the boy he had so nearly shot, knew nothing of the person who had fired from the darkness.
