used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But she spoke of it at the time as a face swept by flame--blasted.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to be studying the map attentively.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But she spoke of it at the time as a face swept by flame--blasted.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But she spoke of it at the time as a face swept by flame--blasted.”
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading He appeared to be studying the map attentively.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He appeared to be studying the map attentively.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
blastedadjectiveUS /ˈblæstəd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But she spoke of it at the time as a face swept by flame--blasted.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But she spoke of it at the time as a face swept by flame--blasted.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Dr. Silence made no comment.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
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From this reading Dr. Silence made no comment.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
divisible by two
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading But she spoke of it at the time as a face swept by flame--blasted.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared to be studying the map attentively.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dr. Silence made no comment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading He appeared to be studying the map attentively.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
mercifullyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəliː/
in a compassionate manner
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
as might be expected
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
not any; not one
From this reading Dr. Silence made no comment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
recurring again and again
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Dr. Silence made no comment.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But she spoke of it at the time as a face swept by flame--blasted.”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading He appeared to be studying the map attentively.
possessing sweep
From this reading But she spoke of it at the time as a face swept by flame--blasted.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He appeared to be studying the map attentively.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But she spoke of it at the time as a face swept by flame--blasted.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He appeared to be studying the map attentively.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading She never can be brought to refer to it, naturally, and I am even inclined to think that the memory has mercifully been permitted to vanish from her mind.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “I did not see the face myself,” repeated the other, his manner somehow expressing the sense of awe he contrived to keep out of his voice, “but my sister unfortunately did, and her present state I believe to be entirely due to the shock it gave to her nerves.
