used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HELD BY THE ENEMY A long moment of deep silence followed.
(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 Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead, however, came the voice of Joe Myers, subdued by the intervening portal but recognizable and distinct.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harmon stared bewilderedly at the closed door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
bewilderedlyadverb
in a bewildered manner
From this reading Harmon stared bewilderedly at the closed door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HELD BY THE ENEMY A long moment of deep silence followed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Instead, however, came the voice of Joe Myers, subdued by the intervening portal but recognizable and distinct.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Harmon stared bewilderedly at the closed door.
couldn't
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From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading HELD BY THE ENEMY A long moment of deep silence followed.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Instead, however, came the voice of Joe Myers, subdued by the intervening portal but recognizable and distinct.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Harmon stared bewilderedly at the closed door.
an opposing military force
From this reading HELD BY THE ENEMY A long moment of deep silence followed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading HELD BY THE ENEMY A long moment of deep silence followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wondering, he waited for the door to reopen.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
Harmon
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From this reading Harmon stared bewilderedly at the closed door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading HELD BY THE ENEMY A long moment of deep silence followed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Instead, however, came the voice of Joe Myers, subdued by the intervening portal but recognizable and distinct.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, however, came the voice of Joe Myers, subdued by the intervening portal but recognizable and distinct.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading Instead, however, came the voice of Joe Myers, subdued by the intervening portal but recognizable and distinct.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
Joe
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From this reading Instead, however, came the voice of Joe Myers, subdued by the intervening portal but recognizable and distinct.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading HELD BY THE ENEMY A long moment of deep silence followed.
a particular point in time
From this reading HELD BY THE ENEMY A long moment of deep silence followed.
Myers
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From this reading Instead, however, came the voice of Joe Myers, subdued by the intervening portal but recognizable and distinct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HELD BY THE ENEMY A long moment of deep silence followed.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
portalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading Instead, however, came the voice of Joe Myers, subdued by the intervening portal but recognizable and distinct.
recognizableadjectiveUS /ˌrekəɡˈnaɪzəbəl/
easily perceived; easy to become aware of
From this reading Instead, however, came the voice of Joe Myers, subdued by the intervening portal but recognizable and distinct.
reopenverbUS /riˈoʊpən/
open again or anew
From this reading Wondering, he waited for the door to reopen.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading HELD BY THE ENEMY A long moment of deep silence followed.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Harmon stared bewilderedly at the closed door.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Instead, however, came the voice of Joe Myers, subdued by the intervening portal but recognizable and distinct.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELD BY THE ENEMY A long moment of deep silence followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wondering, he waited for the door to reopen.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Instead, however, came the voice of Joe Myers, subdued by the intervening portal but recognizable and distinct.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Wondering, he waited for the door to reopen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course, it was some sort of a silly joke, but it seemed so peculiarly at variance with all that had gone before that he couldn’t understand.
showing curiosity
From this reading Wondering, he waited for the door to reopen.
