used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
react verbally
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Yes,” said she, “my father has been unable to see since the war.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Yes,” said she, “my father has been unable to see since the war.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading France, you know, and mustard gas.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading France, you know, and mustard gas.”
a long fixed look
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
a young female
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
grave-diggers
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From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes,” said she, “my father has been unable to see since the war.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading France, you know, and mustard gas.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
mustardnounUS /ˈmʌstərd/
any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica
From this reading France, you know, and mustard gas.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Yes,” said she, “my father has been unable to see since the war.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
Pape
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yes,” said she, “my father has been unable to see since the war.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Yes,” said she, “my father has been unable to see since the war.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes,” said she, “my father has been unable to see since the war.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Yes,” said she, “my father has been unable to see since the war.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading “Yes,” said she, “my father has been unable to see since the war.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
veeredverbUS /vɪrd/
past form of “veer” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading “Yes,” said she, “my father has been unable to see since the war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not until Jane was finishing an account of his disposal of the “grave-diggers” did Pape feel sure that the splendid old man was blind.
WesternernounUS /ˈwestərnər/
an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading Conclusion surprised from the Westerner a low, sympathetic exclamation which Jane heard, evidently understood and chose to answer openly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suspicion had come from the uncertainty with which he had veered toward the chair placed for him, from his indirect gaze toward the girl, from the hand outstretched for the touch of her hand.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” said she, “my father has been unable to see since the war.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading France, you know, and mustard gas.”
