used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Archie answered the question by opening his eyes.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
Archie
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From this reading Archie answered the question by opening his eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading "You came near beating me; but you haven't done it yet, my fair niece."
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You came near beating me; but you haven't done it yet, my fair niece."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Archie answered the question by opening his eyes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You came near beating me; but you haven't done it yet, my fair niece."
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "I'm not dead yet," he said.
dishevelledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading Then his own eyes grew merry, as he glanced at the tearful, dishevelled Theodora.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "You came near beating me; but you haven't done it yet, my fair niece."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Archie answered the question by opening his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "You came near beating me; but you haven't done it yet, my fair niece."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Then his own eyes grew merry, as he glanced at the tearful, dishevelled Theodora.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Then his own eyes grew merry, as he glanced at the tearful, dishevelled Theodora.
haven't
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From this reading "You came near beating me; but you haven't done it yet, my fair niece."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Archie answered the question by opening his eyes.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm not dead yet," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You came near beating me; but you haven't done it yet, my fair niece."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You came near beating me; but you haven't done it yet, my fair niece."
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Then his own eyes grew merry, as he glanced at the tearful, dishevelled Theodora.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You came near beating me; but you haven't done it yet, my fair niece."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "You came near beating me; but you haven't done it yet, my fair niece."
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "You came near beating me; but you haven't done it yet, my fair niece."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm not dead yet," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Archie answered the question by opening his eyes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then his own eyes grew merry, as he glanced at the tearful, dishevelled Theodora.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Archie answered the question by opening his eyes.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm not dead yet," he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
tearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/
filled with or marked by tears
From this reading Then his own eyes grew merry, as he glanced at the tearful, dishevelled Theodora.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Archie answered the question by opening his eyes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
Theodora
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From this reading Then his own eyes grew merry, as he glanced at the tearful, dishevelled Theodora.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He looked up at Hope for a minute, first in wonder at his position, then with an expression of infinite content, as he saw her pretty face bent over him and read the anxiety in her eyes.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I'm not dead yet," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You came near beating me; but you haven't done it yet, my fair niece."
