used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Meanwhile he paid the most flattering attention to Claire.
bideverbUS /baɪd/
dwell
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
Claire
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From this reading Meanwhile he paid the most flattering attention to Claire.
CLAIRE'S
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From this reading CLAIRE'S LOVER.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
Faynie
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From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Meanwhile he paid the most flattering attention to Claire.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
set up or found
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
a young female
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
Kendale
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From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading CLAIRE'S LOVER.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile he paid the most flattering attention to Claire.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Meanwhile he paid the most flattering attention to Claire.
not any; not one
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Meanwhile he paid the most flattering attention to Claire.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
express in words
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the dinner that followed Kendale longed to introduce the subject of "Faynie," but found no opening.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His eagerness to know what they thought and what they had to say concerning her disappearance was intense, but he had to bide his time to find out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had noticed with a keen sense of regret that the girl limped most painfully in her walk, but, despite this defect, for the first time in his reckless life, he was thoroughly fascinated with her.
