(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HELEN LEAVES AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He smiled rather sheepishly as he said:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading Her lip curled and she regarded him scornfully.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
a young female
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
Gladwin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HELEN LEAVES AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her lip curled and she regarded him scornfully.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her lip curled and she regarded him scornfully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
of great significance or value
From this reading HELEN LEAVES AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading HELEN LEAVES AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her lip curled and she regarded him scornfully.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading HELEN LEAVES AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
on the contrary
From this reading He smiled rather sheepishly as he said:
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Her lip curled and she regarded him scornfully.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He smiled rather sheepishly as he said:
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading Her lip curled and she regarded him scornfully.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her lip curled and she regarded him scornfully.
sheepishlyadverbUS /ˈʃiːpɪʃli/
in a sheepish manner
From this reading He smiled rather sheepishly as he said:
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled rather sheepishly as he said:
not in physical motion
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
express in words
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
Travers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
at the time that
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
belonging to which person
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Suppose I were to tell you that I am Travers Gladwin and that the other Travers Gladwin with whom you think you are in love is not Travers Gladwin at all?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Helen Burton and Travers Gladwin were almost at the door leading from the treasure room when the young man stopped and confronted the girl, whose eyes were still bright with the anger he had kindled in them.
