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From this reading THE POCKET WIRELESS 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He glanced across the room to where Lenora was bending over her desk.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading He glanced across the room to where Lenora was bending over her desk.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "We've done it this time, young woman," he declared triumphantly.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He glanced across the room to where Lenora was bending over her desk.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "We've done it this time, young woman," he declared triumphantly.
easy-chair
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From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
opinion or judgment
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced across the room to where Lenora was bending over her desk.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He glanced across the room to where Lenora was bending over her desk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
immobileadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmoʊbəl/
not capable of movement or of being moved
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We've done it this time, young woman," he declared triumphantly.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
Lenora
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From this reading He glanced across the room to where Lenora was bending over her desk.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
full of life and energy
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He glanced across the room to where Lenora was bending over her desk.
the act of departing politely
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading THE POCKET WIRELESS 1.
QuestnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He glanced across the room to where Lenora was bending over her desk.
Sanford
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From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POCKET WIRELESS 1.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We've done it this time, young woman," he declared triumphantly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "We've done it this time, young woman," he declared triumphantly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He glanced across the room to where Lenora was bending over her desk.
in the direction of
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading "We've done it this time, young woman," he declared triumphantly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
We've
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From this reading "We've done it this time, young woman," he declared triumphantly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So far as his immobile features were capable of expression, they betrayed now, in the slight parting of his lips and the added brightness of his eyes, symptoms of a lively satisfaction.
in or at the place that
From this reading He glanced across the room to where Lenora was bending over her desk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sanford Quest sat in his favourite easy-chair, his cigar inclined towards the left hand corner of his mouth, his attention riveted upon a small instrument which he was supporting upon his knee.
WIRELESSnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading THE POCKET WIRELESS 1.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "We've done it this time, young woman," he declared triumphantly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "We've done it this time, young woman," he declared triumphantly.
