used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed like a conjuration.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The affair was growing mysterious.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
react verbally
From this reading It was the answer, in terms, not of speech, but of love.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the answer, in terms, not of speech, but of love.
conjurationnoun
a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
From this reading It seemed like a conjuration.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The crowd was watching curiously.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The crowd was watching curiously.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The affair was growing mysterious.
half-reluctantly
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From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
invokingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvoʊkɪŋ/
-ing form of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed like a conjuration.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It seemed like a conjuration.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was the answer, in terms, not of speech, but of love.
mittened
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From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The affair was growing mysterious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the answer, in terms, not of speech, but of love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
releasingadjectiveUS /riˈliːsɪŋ/
emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed like a conjuration.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading It was the answer, in terms, not of speech, but of love.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading It was the answer, in terms, not of speech, but of love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The crowd was watching curiously.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The crowd was watching curiously.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The crowd was watching curiously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [Footnote: Conjuration: an invoking of supernatural aid.] As Thornton got to his feet, Buck seized his mittened hand between his jaws, pressing in with his teeth and releasing slowly, half-reluctantly.
