used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
(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 The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
doesn't
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From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The sheriff was first to recover speech, and a sense of duty.
else
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From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
Fairbain
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From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
a boy or man
From this reading Any one here know where the fellow is?”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The sheriff was first to recover speech, and a sense of duty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
Hawley
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From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Any one here know where the fellow is?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any one here know where the fellow is?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Any one here know where the fellow is?”
letsnounUS /lets/
plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
Maclaire
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From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
engage in
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
a brief written record
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one here know where the fellow is?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
pattingverbUS /ˈpætɪŋ/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The sheriff was first to recover speech, and a sense of duty.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The sheriff was first to recover speech, and a sense of duty.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The sheriff was first to recover speech, and a sense of duty.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
sightlessadjective
lacking sight
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The sheriff was first to recover speech, and a sense of duty.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
not in physical motion
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
stilling
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From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
there's
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From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Then this lets Miss Maclaire out of the conspiracy charge,” he said, gravely, “but it doesn't make it any brighter for Hawley so far as I can see--there's a robbery charge against him if nothing else.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
WaitenounUS /weɪt/
United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sheriff was first to recover speech, and a sense of duty.
in or at the place that
From this reading Any one here know where the fellow is?”
which person or people
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The note of unrestrained joy of relief in the woman's voice rang through the room, stilling all else, and causing those who heard to forget for an instant the sterner purpose of their gathering.
but in spite of that
From this reading Fairbain bent over her, like a fat guardian angel, patting her shoulder, her eyes so blurred with tears as to be practically sightless, yet still turned questioningly upon Waite.
