move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading "Advance and show your countersign," she commanded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One look at Grace's sensitive face was sufficient.
CAMPUSnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading WHAT EVELYN HEARD ON THE CAMPUS "Ha!
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Advance and show your countersign," she commanded.
countersignnoun
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
From this reading "Advance and show your countersign," she commanded.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
declaimedverbUS /dɪˈkleɪmd/
past form of “declaim” — recite in elocution
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
dramaticallyadverbUS /drəˈmætɪkli/
in a very impressive manner
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
Emma
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From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
EVELYN
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From this reading WHAT EVELYN HEARD ON THE CAMPUS "Ha!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading One look at Grace's sensitive face was sufficient.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading One look at Grace's sensitive face was sufficient.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading WHAT EVELYN HEARD ON THE CAMPUS "Ha!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading WHAT EVELYN HEARD ON THE CAMPUS "Ha!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One look at Grace's sensitive face was sufficient.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT EVELYN HEARD ON THE CAMPUS "Ha!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One look at Grace's sensitive face was sufficient.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading One look at Grace's sensitive face was sufficient.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Advance and show your countersign," she commanded.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Advance and show your countersign," she commanded.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading One look at Grace's sensitive face was sufficient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT EVELYN HEARD ON THE CAMPUS "Ha!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
under normal conditions
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One look at Grace's sensitive face was sufficient.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT EVELYN HEARD ON THE CAMPUS "Ha!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whom have we here?" declaimed Emma Dean, pointing dramatically, as Grace opened the door and stepped into their room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Emma had lived close to her friend too long not to know the signs of dejection in the features that usually shone with hope and cheerfulness.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Advance and show your countersign," she commanded.
