used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was tapping the panels of the door with a dainty, nervous foot.
anew
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Kaya was leaning back on the cushions with the veil drawn closely over her face.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Kaya was leaning back on the cushions with the veil drawn closely over her face.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Kaya was leaning back on the cushions with the veil drawn closely over her face.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading She was tapping the panels of the door with a dainty, nervous foot.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She was tapping the panels of the door with a dainty, nervous foot.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Kaya was leaning back on the cushions with the veil drawn closely over her face.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Kaya was leaning back on the cushions with the veil drawn closely over her face.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was tapping the panels of the door with a dainty, nervous foot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
heavinessnoun
the property of being comparatively great in weight
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kaya was leaning back on the cushions with the veil drawn closely over her face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
Kaya
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From this reading Kaya was leaning back on the cushions with the veil drawn closely over her face.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Kaya was leaning back on the cushions with the veil drawn closely over her face.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "Your passports, Monsieur--Madame?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Your passports, Monsieur--Madame?"
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
easily agitated
From this reading She was tapping the panels of the door with a dainty, nervous foot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kaya was leaning back on the cushions with the veil drawn closely over her face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Kaya was leaning back on the cushions with the veil drawn closely over her face.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading She was tapping the panels of the door with a dainty, nervous foot.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
passportsnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrts/
plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading "Your passports, Monsieur--Madame?"
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was tapping the panels of the door with a dainty, nervous foot.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
slitsnounUS /slɪts/
plural of “slit” — a long narrow opening
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading She was tapping the panels of the door with a dainty, nervous foot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
push forcefully
From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Kaya was leaning back on the cushions with the veil drawn closely over her face.
Velasco
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From this reading Velasco thrust his hand slowly into the breast pocket of his coat and drew out the precious papers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His manner was cold and indifferent, and his eyes had narrowed into sleepy slits again beneath the heaviness of his brows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kaya was leaning back on the cushions with the veil drawn closely over her face.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your passports, Monsieur--Madame?"
