used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is a relief to be seen at last," he cried, most cheerful.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It is a relief to be seen at last," he cried, most cheerful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
(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 "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A bright smile showed on his pale face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
ca'm
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From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading "It is a relief to be seen at last," he cried, most cheerful.
chillsnounUS /tʃɪlz/
plural of “chill” — coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It is a relief to be seen at last," he cried, most cheerful.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
divisible by two
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A bright smile showed on his pale face.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
gauzyadjective
so thin as to transmit light
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
ha'nting
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From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is a relief to be seen at last," he cried, most cheerful.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A bright smile showed on his pale face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
I've
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From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a relief to be seen at last," he cried, most cheerful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a relief to be seen at last," he cried, most cheerful.
immediately past
From this reading "It is a relief to be seen at last," he cried, most cheerful.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
mebbe
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From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "It is a relief to be seen at last," he cried, most cheerful.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
not any; not one
From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A bright smile showed on his pale face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading A bright smile showed on his pale face.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "It is a relief to be seen at last," he cried, most cheerful.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It is a relief to be seen at last," he cried, most cheerful.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A bright smile showed on his pale face.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A bright smile showed on his pale face.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
hard to endure
From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I used to think mebbe my material was too delicate and gauzy, but I've conceded that, after all, the stuff is not to blame."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
a late time of life
From this reading "For years I've been trying to do a little ha'nting around here, and no one would notice me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I never see you looking better," I answered, for my voice had came back, and the chills were quieter, and I was fairly ca'm and dared even to move a little nearer.
