accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
Ganimard
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From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings.
Holmlock
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From this reading KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
KIDNAPPEDverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
inflected form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings.
Leroux
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From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
mainstaysnounUS /ˈmeɪnsteɪz/
plural of “mainstay” — a prominent supporter
From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
the force of workers available
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
not any; not one
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings.
ShearsnounUS /ʃiːrz/
large scissors with strong blades
From this reading KIDNAPPED Holmlock Shears restrained his feelings.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
carry out
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
tight-clenched
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From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
the act of using
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He bowed politely to those two mainstays of society, the brothers Leroux, and went downstairs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was the use of protesting, of accusing those two men?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With nerves on edge and fists tight-clenched, he had but one thought, that of not betraying his rage and disappointment before the triumphant Ganimard.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Short of proofs, which he did not possess and which he would not waste time in looking for, no one would take his word.
