used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “My brother?” he asked.
blanching
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From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading “Say that Orlando wishes him a good night,” smiled her heart’s enemy, with a bow of infinite grace.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “My brother?” he asked.
Brotherson's
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From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
Challoner
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From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
detainingverbUS /dɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
an opposing military force
From this reading “Say that Orlando wishes him a good night,” smiled her heart’s enemy, with a bow of infinite grace.
falteringnounUS /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
the act of pausing uncertainly
From this reading “Yes,” came in faltering reply.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “He has heard our voices; I must go to him.”
the act of departing
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Say that Orlando wishes him a good night,” smiled her heart’s enemy, with a bow of infinite grace.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “Say that Orlando wishes him a good night,” smiled her heart’s enemy, with a bow of infinite grace.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has heard our voices; I must go to him.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “He has heard our voices; I must go to him.”
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “Say that Orlando wishes him a good night,” smiled her heart’s enemy, with a bow of infinite grace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Say that Orlando wishes him a good night,” smiled her heart’s enemy, with a bow of infinite grace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “He has heard our voices; I must go to him.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading “Say that Orlando wishes him a good night,” smiled her heart’s enemy, with a bow of infinite grace.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “He has heard our voices; I must go to him.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My brother?” he asked.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Say that Orlando wishes him a good night,” smiled her heart’s enemy, with a bow of infinite grace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
OrlandonounUS /ɔːrˈlændoʊ/
a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “He has heard our voices; I must go to him.”
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Yes,” came in faltering reply.
move upward
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
express in words
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Say that Orlando wishes him a good night,” smiled her heart’s enemy, with a bow of infinite grace.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Say that Orlando wishes him a good night,” smiled her heart’s enemy, with a bow of infinite grace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
tinklenounUS /ˈtɪŋkəl/
a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “He has heard our voices; I must go to him.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
at the time that
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “Say that Orlando wishes him a good night,” smiled her heart’s enemy, with a bow of infinite grace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Say that Orlando wishes him a good night,” smiled her heart’s enemy, with a bow of infinite grace.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” came in faltering reply.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was going, Doris not knowing what to say, Mr. Challoner not desirous of detaining him, when there came the sound of a little tinkle from the other side of the hall, blanching the young girl’s cheeks and causing Orlando Brotherson’s brows to rise in peculiar satisfaction.
