(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 of it, or most of it, doubtless, with his instruments as he approached.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
appraisalnounUS /əˈpreɪzəl/
the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
From this reading But, even with the knowledge of Elza's vehement appraisal of him, he seemed now quite imperturbable.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading All of it, or most of it, doubtless, with his instruments as he approached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All of it, or most of it, doubtless, with his instruments as he approached.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, even with the knowledge of Elza's vehement appraisal of him, he seemed now quite imperturbable.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
DefyingverbUS /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading _Defying Worlds_ "So?"
without doubt; certainly
From this reading All of it, or most of it, doubtless, with his instruments as he approached.
Elza's
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From this reading But, even with the knowledge of Elza's vehement appraisal of him, he seemed now quite imperturbable.
divisible by two
From this reading But, even with the knowledge of Elza's vehement appraisal of him, he seemed now quite imperturbable.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had he heard much of what the two women had said?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had he heard much of what the two women had said?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Had he heard much of what the two women had said?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, even with the knowledge of Elza's vehement appraisal of him, he seemed now quite imperturbable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All of it, or most of it, doubtless, with his instruments as he approached.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading But, even with the knowledge of Elza's vehement appraisal of him, he seemed now quite imperturbable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading All of it, or most of it, doubtless, with his instruments as he approached.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All of it, or most of it, doubtless, with his instruments as he approached.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But, even with the knowledge of Elza's vehement appraisal of him, he seemed now quite imperturbable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All of it, or most of it, doubtless, with his instruments as he approached.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Had he heard much of what the two women had said?
not any; not one
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But, even with the knowledge of Elza's vehement appraisal of him, he seemed now quite imperturbable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had he heard much of what the two women had said?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All of it, or most of it, doubtless, with his instruments as he approached.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But, even with the knowledge of Elza's vehement appraisal of him, he seemed now quite imperturbable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Had he heard much of what the two women had said?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But, even with the knowledge of Elza's vehement appraisal of him, he seemed now quite imperturbable.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Defying Worlds_ "So?"
express in speech
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
Tarrano
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From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had he heard much of what the two women had said?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Had he heard much of what the two women had said?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tarrano eyed us, evidently in no hurry to speak further, seemingly amused at our confusion.
vehementadjectiveUS /ˈviːəmənt/
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
From this reading But, even with the knowledge of Elza's vehement appraisal of him, he seemed now quite imperturbable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Had he heard much of what the two women had said?
in the company of; together with
From this reading All of it, or most of it, doubtless, with his instruments as he approached.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Had he heard much of what the two women had said?
WorldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Defying Worlds_ "So?"
