used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She seemed to stand before him with a mask off, a designing and disillusioned woman, no longer in love with the game of life.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading She seemed to stand before him with a mask off, a designing and disillusioned woman, no longer in love with the game of life.
disillusionedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənd/
freed from illusion
From this reading She seemed to stand before him with a mask off, a designing and disillusioned woman, no longer in love with the game of life.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
Durkin
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From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading She seemed to stand before him with a mask off, a designing and disillusioned woman, no longer in love with the game of life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It looked, for the moment, unhappy and tired and hard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
INTOXICATIONnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She seemed to stand before him with a mask off, a designing and disillusioned woman, no longer in love with the game of life.
for more time
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked, for the moment, unhappy and tired and hard.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She seemed to stand before him with a mask off, a designing and disillusioned woman, no longer in love with the game of life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading She seemed to stand before him with a mask off, a designing and disillusioned woman, no longer in love with the game of life.
a particular point in time
From this reading It looked, for the moment, unhappy and tired and hard.
not any; not one
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
overcameverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
ruminativeadjective
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to stand before him with a mask off, a designing and disillusioned woman, no longer in love with the game of life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed to stand before him with a mask off, a designing and disillusioned woman, no longer in love with the game of life.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
be standing; be upright
From this reading She seemed to stand before him with a mask off, a designing and disillusioned woman, no longer in love with the game of life.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It looked, for the moment, unhappy and tired and hard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading It looked, for the moment, unhappy and tired and hard.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading His first resolution had been to wait for a clearer coast, but his anxiety overcame him, and he could hold off no longer.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE INTOXICATION OF WAR It was two days later,--and they had been days of blank suspense for him,--that Durkin made his way to Frank's room, unobserved.
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 As he opened the door and stepped noiselessly inside he caught sight of her by the window, her face ruminative and in repose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She seemed to stand before him with a mask off, a designing and disillusioned woman, no longer in love with the game of life.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She seemed to stand before him with a mask off, a designing and disillusioned woman, no longer in love with the game of life.
