used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am a friend of hers and will answer any questions so far as I can."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
react verbally
From this reading "I am a friend of hers and will answer any questions so far as I can."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Mrs. Darche is engaged," answered Brett.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I am a friend of hers and will answer any questions so far as I can."
apologeticallyadverbUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkliː/
in an apologetic manner
From this reading "I asked to see Mrs. Darche," he said apologetically.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I asked to see Mrs. Darche," he said apologetically.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
Brett
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From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I am a friend of hers and will answer any questions so far as I can."
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
Darche
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From this reading "I asked to see Mrs. Darche," he said apologetically.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "Mrs. Darche is engaged," answered Brett.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I am a friend of hers and will answer any questions so far as I can."
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I am a friend of hers and will answer any questions so far as I can."
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I asked to see Mrs. Darche," he said apologetically.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading "I am a friend of hers and will answer any questions so far as I can."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I asked to see Mrs. Darche," he said apologetically.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mrs. Darche is engaged," answered Brett.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I asked to see Mrs. Darche," he said apologetically.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "I am a friend of hers and will answer any questions so far as I can."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I asked to see Mrs. Darche," he said apologetically.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I asked to see Mrs. Darche," he said apologetically.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am a friend of hers and will answer any questions so far as I can."
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I asked to see Mrs. Darche," he said apologetically.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am a friend of hers and will answer any questions so far as I can."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Brett stood before the fireplace as the reporter entered the room--a quiet, pale young man with a pinched face, smooth brown hair and thin hands which somehow conveyed the impression of sadness.
