used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
make calm or still
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
DADDYnounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading DADDY!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
gaugeverbUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
indomitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɑːmətəbəl/
impossible to subdue
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
Latimer
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From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
Poppea
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From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
cut with a saw
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
that is looked for
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
hard to endure
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Latimer, who knew that it would be a trying interview, sought vainly to gauge her mood by the expression of her face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
at the time that
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
which person or people
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading When he thought, by the wistful lines of the mouth, that tenderness was uppermost, the calm and searching look from her eyes revealed indomitable pride, the trait of her later development.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Early in the afternoon of the day after the fire, as Stephen Latimer sat writing in his study, a shadow that did not shift fell across his paper.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Glancing up, he saw Poppea, who, coming in the door behind, stood looking at him as intently as though she would force him to yield up his thoughts without the medium of words.
