used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sudden fear blanched the face of Lewis; a hopeful look stole over the old man’s face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Heaven forbid!” muttered Lewis, as he hastened from the room.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
blanchedadjective
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading Sudden fear blanched the face of Lewis; a hopeful look stole over the old man’s face.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sudden fear blanched the face of Lewis; a hopeful look stole over the old man’s face.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Sudden fear blanched the face of Lewis; a hopeful look stole over the old man’s face.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading “Heaven forbid!” muttered Lewis, as he hastened from the room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Heaven forbid!” muttered Lewis, as he hastened from the room.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go, Lewis,” he said.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading “Heaven forbid!” muttered Lewis, as he hastened from the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Go, Lewis,” he said.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Heaven forbid!” muttered Lewis, as he hastened from the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Sudden fear blanched the face of Lewis; a hopeful look stole over the old man’s face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Perhaps it is Robert.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Sudden fear blanched the face of Lewis; a hopeful look stole over the old man’s face.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sudden fear blanched the face of Lewis; a hopeful look stole over the old man’s face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sudden fear blanched the face of Lewis; a hopeful look stole over the old man’s face.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Heaven forbid!” muttered Lewis, as he hastened from the room.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sudden fear blanched the face of Lewis; a hopeful look stole over the old man’s face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sudden fear blanched the face of Lewis; a hopeful look stole over the old man’s face.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps it is Robert.”
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading “Perhaps it is Robert.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Heaven forbid!” muttered Lewis, as he hastened from the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Go, Lewis,” he said.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Sudden fear blanched the face of Lewis; a hopeful look stole over the old man’s face.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Sudden fear blanched the face of Lewis; a hopeful look stole over the old man’s face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I cannot explain why it was, that the unexpected ringing of the bell led to the same thought in the minds of the sick man and his nephew.
