63
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From this reading HE [63] next morning Vance was rather late in rising.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading “Yes, delightful,” was Vance’s reply.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Very pleasant morning,” said he, looking up at Vance and then hastily glancing at the sunshine that streamed in at the window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “Very pleasant morning,” said he, looking up at Vance and then hastily glancing at the sunshine that streamed in at the window.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE [63] next morning Vance was rather late in rising.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE [63] next morning Vance was rather late in rising.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading HE [63] next morning Vance was rather late in rising.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Very pleasant morning,” said he, looking up at Vance and then hastily glancing at the sunshine that streamed in at the window.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HE [63] next morning Vance was rather late in rising.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HE [63] next morning Vance was rather late in rising.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “Very pleasant morning,” said he, looking up at Vance and then hastily glancing at the sunshine that streamed in at the window.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
on the contrary
From this reading HE [63] next morning Vance was rather late in rising.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Yes, delightful,” was Vance’s reply.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading HE [63] next morning Vance was rather late in rising.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Very pleasant morning,” said he, looking up at Vance and then hastily glancing at the sunshine that streamed in at the window.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading “Very pleasant morning,” said he, looking up at Vance and then hastily glancing at the sunshine that streamed in at the window.
the rays of the sun
From this reading “Very pleasant morning,” said he, looking up at Vance and then hastily glancing at the sunshine that streamed in at the window.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
tastilyadverb
in a tasty manner
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Very pleasant morning,” said he, looking up at Vance and then hastily glancing at the sunshine that streamed in at the window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after he had taken his seat at the breakfast table, he was joined by an individual small in stature but tastily dressed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Very pleasant morning,” said he, looking up at Vance and then hastily glancing at the sunshine that streamed in at the window.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Very pleasant morning,” said he, looking up at Vance and then hastily glancing at the sunshine that streamed in at the window.
Vance
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From this reading HE [63] next morning Vance was rather late in rising.
Vance's
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From this reading “Yes, delightful,” was Vance’s reply.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very pleasant morning,” said he, looking up at Vance and then hastily glancing at the sunshine that streamed in at the window.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HE [63] next morning Vance was rather late in rising.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were restless, and he seemed on the point of making an observation several times before he finally did so.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “Very pleasant morning,” said he, looking up at Vance and then hastily glancing at the sunshine that streamed in at the window.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, delightful,” was Vance’s reply.
