(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 There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Opposite him, another man was bending over, his head hidden in his hands.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Opposite him, another man was bending over, his head hidden in his hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He saw some one's lips moving incessantly, but he did not remember whose they were.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He saw some one's lips moving incessantly, but he did not remember whose they were.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The faces of his own team-mates were only gray faces without identity.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The faces of his own team-mates were only gray faces without identity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Opposite him, another man was bending over, his head hidden in his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Opposite him, another man was bending over, his head hidden in his hands.
not accessible to view
From this reading Opposite him, another man was bending over, his head hidden in his hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Opposite him, another man was bending over, his head hidden in his hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The faces of his own team-mates were only gray faces without identity.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading The faces of his own team-mates were only gray faces without identity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading He saw some one's lips moving incessantly, but he did not remember whose they were.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
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 Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
immediately past
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He saw some one's lips moving incessantly, but he did not remember whose they were.
for more time
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Opposite him, another man was bending over, his head hidden in his hands.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
in motion
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He saw some one's lips moving incessantly, but he did not remember whose they were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
one's
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From this reading He saw some one's lips moving incessantly, but he did not remember whose they were.
and nothing more
From this reading The faces of his own team-mates were only gray faces without identity.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Opposite him, another man was bending over, his head hidden in his hands.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Opposite him, another man was bending over, his head hidden in his hands.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The faces of his own team-mates were only gray faces without identity.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He saw some one's lips moving incessantly, but he did not remember whose they were.
done under pressure
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw some one's lips moving incessantly, but he did not remember whose they were.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He saw some one's lips moving incessantly, but he did not remember whose they were.
StovernounUS /ˈstoʊvər/
the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
team-mates
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From this reading The faces of his own team-mates were only gray faces without identity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw some one's lips moving incessantly, but he did not remember whose they were.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There was no longer any pretense in those last awful moments that had in them all the concentrated hopes and fears of the weeks that had rushed away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Almost before he knew it Stover was in the car and the wheels were moving at last irresistibly toward the field.
belonging to which person
From this reading He saw some one's lips moving incessantly, but he did not remember whose they were.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The faces of his own team-mates were only gray faces without identity.
