used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading "Don't you want to see some more sensational acts in the show?"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, but not that kind," she answered with a shudder she could not conceal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the matter, Helen?" asked Joe, trying to speak lightly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, but not that kind," she answered with a shudder she could not conceal.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "Yes, but not that kind," she answered with a shudder she could not conceal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Yes, but not that kind," she answered with a shudder she could not conceal.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you want to see some more sensational acts in the show?"
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
EXPERTadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
Joe
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From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Yes, but not that kind," she answered with a shudder she could not conceal.
without good reason
From this reading "What's the matter, Helen?" asked Joe, trying to speak lightly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter, Helen?" asked Joe, trying to speak lightly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Don't you want to see some more sensational acts in the show?"
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Don't you want to see some more sensational acts in the show?"
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading "Don't you want to see some more sensational acts in the show?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Don't you want to see some more sensational acts in the show?"
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading "Yes, but not that kind," she answered with a shudder she could not conceal.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Don't you want to see some more sensational acts in the show?"
express in speech
From this reading "What's the matter, Helen?" asked Joe, trying to speak lightly.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, seeing plainly that he was in earnest, she seemed to shrink away from him, as he had noticed her shrink away, for a moment, from the burned man suffering there in the hospital.
hard to endure
From this reading "What's the matter, Helen?" asked Joe, trying to speak lightly.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Don't you want to see some more sensational acts in the show?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter, Helen?" asked Joe, trying to speak lightly.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE PAPER EXPERT For a moment Helen Morton stared at Joe Strong as though not quite sure whether or not he was in his proper mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, but not that kind," she answered with a shudder she could not conceal.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, but not that kind," she answered with a shudder she could not conceal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you want to see some more sensational acts in the show?"
