used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, we've printed a paper this week, anyhow," said Nort.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
ANTHY
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From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Well, we've printed a paper this week, anyhow," said Nort.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried it off perfectly.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
having made preparations
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
every person
From this reading "Good-night, everybody," she was saying.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
Good-night
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From this reading "Good-night, everybody," she was saying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He carried it off perfectly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
how
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From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
and nothing more
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
immediately past
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
NORT
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From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He carried it off perfectly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Well, we've printed a paper this week, anyhow," said Nort.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He carried it off perfectly.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading "Well, we've printed a paper this week, anyhow," said Nort.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
To recall to mind.
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, we've printed a paper this week, anyhow," said Nort.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Good-night, everybody," she was saying.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
not in physical motion
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
we've
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From this reading "Well, we've printed a paper this week, anyhow," said Nort.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Well, we've printed a paper this week, anyhow," said Nort.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, we've printed a paper this week, anyhow," said Nort.
at the time that
From this reading When she was ready to go--I remember just how she looked, her slight firm figure pausing with hand on the door, the flush of excitement and interest still in her face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NORT AND ANTHY It was on this night, after the last copy of the edition had been disposed of, that Nort walked home for the first time with Anthy.
