used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
(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 All this Brion knew in an instant of time, without words being spoken.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All this Brion knew in an instant of time, without words being spoken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All this Brion knew in an instant of time, without words being spoken.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
Brion
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From this reading All this Brion knew in an instant of time, without words being spoken.
Brion's
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From this reading No doubt existed in Brion's mind.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading They could look on life, death, and the rending of flesh with the same lack of interest and compassion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could look on life, death, and the rending of flesh with the same lack of interest and compassion.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They could look on life, death, and the rending of flesh with the same lack of interest and compassion.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt existed in Brion's mind.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading No doubt existed in Brion's mind.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading They could look on life, death, and the rending of flesh with the same lack of interest and compassion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No doubt existed in Brion's mind.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading All this Brion knew in an instant of time, without words being spoken.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They could look on life, death, and the rending of flesh with the same lack of interest and compassion.
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 In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading They could look on life, death, and the rending of flesh with the same lack of interest and compassion.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They could look on life, death, and the rending of flesh with the same lack of interest and compassion.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They could look on life, death, and the rending of flesh with the same lack of interest and compassion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No doubt existed in Brion's mind.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt existed in Brion's mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They could look on life, death, and the rending of flesh with the same lack of interest and compassion.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
rendingadjectiveUS /ˈrendɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading They could look on life, death, and the rending of flesh with the same lack of interest and compassion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading All this Brion knew in an instant of time, without words being spoken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this Brion knew in an instant of time, without words being spoken.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All this Brion knew in an instant of time, without words being spoken.
unmovingadjective
not in motion
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In spite of muffled cloth and silence he knew them for what they were.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading All this Brion knew in an instant of time, without words being spoken.
the words that are spoken
From this reading All this Brion knew in an instant of time, without words being spoken.
but in spite of that
From this reading The eyes were empty of expression and unmoving, yet filled with the same negative emptiness as a bird of prey.
