used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF INJUSTICE There was a tense silence in the schoolroom.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
make certain of
From this reading His clear, unwavering glance seemed to assure her of his honesty of purpose.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
BITTERNESSnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF INJUSTICE There was a tense silence in the schoolroom.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His clear, unwavering glance seemed to assure her of his honesty of purpose.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading They had made a decidedly disturbing entrance into school, to say the least.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading They had made a decidedly disturbing entrance into school, to say the least.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading They had made a decidedly disturbing entrance into school, to say the least.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
the organ of sight
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His clear, unwavering glance seemed to assure her of his honesty of purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Miss Leonard regarded Harry searchingly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His clear, unwavering glance seemed to assure her of his honesty of purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His clear, unwavering glance seemed to assure her of his honesty of purpose.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading His clear, unwavering glance seemed to assure her of his honesty of purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF INJUSTICE There was a tense silence in the schoolroom.
INJUSTICEnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF INJUSTICE There was a tense silence in the schoolroom.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They had made a decidedly disturbing entrance into school, to say the least.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had made a decidedly disturbing entrance into school, to say the least.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Miss Leonard regarded Harry searchingly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They had made a decidedly disturbing entrance into school, to say the least.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Leonard regarded Harry searchingly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF INJUSTICE There was a tense silence in the schoolroom.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His clear, unwavering glance seemed to assure her of his honesty of purpose.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Miss Leonard regarded Harry searchingly.
express in words
From this reading They had made a decidedly disturbing entrance into school, to say the least.
an educational institution
From this reading They had made a decidedly disturbing entrance into school, to say the least.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF INJUSTICE There was a tense silence in the schoolroom.
searchinglyadverb
in a searching manner
From this reading Miss Leonard regarded Harry searchingly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His clear, unwavering glance seemed to assure her of his honesty of purpose.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF INJUSTICE There was a tense silence in the schoolroom.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF INJUSTICE There was a tense silence in the schoolroom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF INJUSTICE There was a tense silence in the schoolroom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF INJUSTICE There was a tense silence in the schoolroom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had made a decidedly disturbing entrance into school, to say the least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had made a decidedly disturbing entrance into school, to say the least.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
unwaveringadjectiveUS /ənˈweɪvərɪŋ/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His clear, unwavering glance seemed to assure her of his honesty of purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BITTERNESS OF INJUSTICE There was a tense silence in the schoolroom.
belonging to which person
From this reading Every eye was directed toward the two lads whose appearance had been the signal for so much commotion.
