used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On the contrary, he looked at her almost pleadingly out of small, shifty eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
apologeticadjectiveUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪk/
offering or expressing apology
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the contrary, he looked at her almost pleadingly out of small, shifty eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Where had she seen those eyes before?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, he looked at her almost pleadingly out of small, shifty eyes.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading What do you want?" she demanded.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you want?" she demanded.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
opinion or judgment
From this reading On the contrary, he looked at her almost pleadingly out of small, shifty eyes.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Where had she seen those eyes before?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, he looked at her almost pleadingly out of small, shifty eyes.
Hester
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From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the contrary, he looked at her almost pleadingly out of small, shifty eyes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, he looked at her almost pleadingly out of small, shifty eyes.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the contrary, he looked at her almost pleadingly out of small, shifty eyes.
pleadinglyadverb
in a beseeching manner
From this reading On the contrary, he looked at her almost pleadingly out of small, shifty eyes.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Where had she seen those eyes before?
shamblingnoun
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where had she seen those eyes before?
shiftyadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪfti/
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
From this reading On the contrary, he looked at her almost pleadingly out of small, shifty eyes.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the contrary, he looked at her almost pleadingly out of small, shifty eyes.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Where had she seen those eyes before?
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading What do you want?" she demanded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A FLASH OF MEMORY The man opened the green door and came forward slowly into the chamber, but he came in a shambling, apologetic way, and Hester realized that he was not there in any aggressive or accusing spirit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you want?" she demanded.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where had she seen those eyes before?
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you?
