used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOMENTOUS ERRAND “How do I look, Jeremiah?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very grave and serious, I hope.”
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You don’t look half as solemn as you think you feel,” was Jerry’s opinion delivered with a faint chuckle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading “You don’t look half as solemn as you think you feel,” was Jerry’s opinion delivered with a faint chuckle.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading “You don’t look half as solemn as you think you feel,” was Jerry’s opinion delivered with a faint chuckle.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A MOMENTOUS ERRAND “How do I look, Jeremiah?
don't
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From this reading “You don’t look half as solemn as you think you feel,” was Jerry’s opinion delivered with a faint chuckle.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
ERRANDnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading A MOMENTOUS ERRAND “How do I look, Jeremiah?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading “You don’t look half as solemn as you think you feel,” was Jerry’s opinion delivered with a faint chuckle.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “You don’t look half as solemn as you think you feel,” was Jerry’s opinion delivered with a faint chuckle.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
death of a person
From this reading Very grave and serious, I hope.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “You don’t look half as solemn as you think you feel,” was Jerry’s opinion delivered with a faint chuckle.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Very grave and serious, I hope.”
How
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From this reading A MOMENTOUS ERRAND “How do I look, Jeremiah?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A MOMENTOUS ERRAND “How do I look, Jeremiah?
interestinglyadverbUS /ˈɪntərestɪŋli/
in an interesting manner
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
interrogativenoun
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading A MOMENTOUS ERRAND “How do I look, Jeremiah?
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A MOMENTOUS ERRAND “How do I look, Jeremiah?
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
Marjorie's
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From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
MOMENTOUSadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading A MOMENTOUS ERRAND “How do I look, Jeremiah?
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “You don’t look half as solemn as you think you feel,” was Jerry’s opinion delivered with a faint chuckle.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
sedatelyadverbUS /sɪˈdeɪtli/
in a sedate manner
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Very grave and serious, I hope.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading “You don’t look half as solemn as you think you feel,” was Jerry’s opinion delivered with a faint chuckle.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “You don’t look half as solemn as you think you feel,” was Jerry’s opinion delivered with a faint chuckle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very grave and serious, I hope.”
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marjorie walked sedately to the center of the spacious sitting room which was a part of hers and Jerry’s luxurious quarters at Hamilton Arms.
which person or people
From this reading She paused, casting an interrogative glance at Jerry, who was sitting on the edge of a chair interestingly following Marjorie’s every movement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You don’t look half as solemn as you think you feel,” was Jerry’s opinion delivered with a faint chuckle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You don’t look half as solemn as you think you feel,” was Jerry’s opinion delivered with a faint chuckle.
