used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a pause after each answer of hers, before he gets out his next remark.)
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As she says nothing, he begins to talk himself, but in an obviously unconcerned way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
react verbally
From this reading There is a pause after each answer of hers, before he gets out his next remark.)
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (As he goes out by the windows, GEORGE comes in at the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (As he goes out by the windows, GEORGE comes in at the door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There is a pause after each answer of hers, before he gets out his next remark.)
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading As she says nothing, he begins to talk himself, but in an obviously unconcerned way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As she says nothing, he begins to talk himself, but in an obviously unconcerned way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (As he goes out by the windows, GEORGE comes in at the door.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading (As he goes out by the windows, GEORGE comes in at the door.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading (As he goes out by the windows, GEORGE comes in at the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He walks up and down the room, fidgeting with things, waiting for her to speak.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There is a pause after each answer of hers, before he gets out his next remark.)
fidgetingverbUS /ˈfɪdʒətɪŋ/
-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly
From this reading He walks up and down the room, fidgeting with things, waiting for her to speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He walks up and down the room, fidgeting with things, waiting for her to speak.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading (As he goes out by the windows, GEORGE comes in at the door.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading There is a pause after each answer of hers, before he gets out his next remark.)
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading (As he goes out by the windows, GEORGE comes in at the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (As he goes out by the windows, GEORGE comes in at the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading There is a pause after each answer of hers, before he gets out his next remark.)
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As she says nothing, he begins to talk himself, but in an obviously unconcerned way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is a pause after each answer of hers, before he gets out his next remark.)
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (As he goes out by the windows, GEORGE comes in at the door.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There is a pause after each answer of hers, before he gets out his next remark.)
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As she says nothing, he begins to talk himself, but in an obviously unconcerned way.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading As she says nothing, he begins to talk himself, but in an obviously unconcerned way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a pause after each answer of hers, before he gets out his next remark.)
OLIVIA
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From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading (As he goes out by the windows, GEORGE comes in at the door.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading There is a pause after each answer of hers, before he gets out his next remark.)
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading There is a pause after each answer of hers, before he gets out his next remark.)
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He walks up and down the room, fidgeting with things, waiting for her to speak.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading As she says nothing, he begins to talk himself, but in an obviously unconcerned way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she says nothing, he begins to talk himself, but in an obviously unconcerned way.
express in speech
From this reading He walks up and down the room, fidgeting with things, waiting for her to speak.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As she says nothing, he begins to talk himself, but in an obviously unconcerned way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (As he goes out by the windows, GEORGE comes in at the door.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a pause after each answer of hers, before he gets out his next remark.)
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He walks up and down the room, fidgeting with things, waiting for her to speak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
unconcernedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/
lacking in interest or care or feeling
From this reading As she says nothing, he begins to talk himself, but in an obviously unconcerned way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He walks up and down the room, fidgeting with things, waiting for her to speak.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He walks up and down the room, fidgeting with things, waiting for her to speak.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He walks up and down the room, fidgeting with things, waiting for her to speak.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As she says nothing, he begins to talk himself, but in an obviously unconcerned way.
which person or people
From this reading GEORGE stands looking after him, and then turns to OLIVIA, who is absorbed in her curtains.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading (As he goes out by the windows, GEORGE comes in at the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He walks up and down the room, fidgeting with things, waiting for her to speak.
