used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
brought into existence
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The bread that Elise had cast upon the waters returned to her in a manifold measure.
make calm or still
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
put or send forth
From this reading The bread that Elise had cast upon the waters returned to her in a manifold measure.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
creditornounUS /ˈkredətər/
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
debtornounUS /ˈdetər/
a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
Elise
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From this reading The bread that Elise had cast upon the waters returned to her in a manifold measure.
Elise's
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From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
divisible by two
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bread that Elise had cast upon the waters returned to her in a manifold measure.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
Hartwell
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From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The bread that Elise had cast upon the waters returned to her in a manifold measure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
the act of departing
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading The bread that Elise had cast upon the waters returned to her in a manifold measure.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The bread that Elise had cast upon the waters returned to her in a manifold measure.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
subject to death
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
pulsedverbUS /pʌlst/
past form of “pulse” — expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
pulsingnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪŋ/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
ReckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The bread that Elise had cast upon the waters returned to her in a manifold measure.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
throbbed
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From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
up to a particular time
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
unquestioningadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
not inclined to ask questions
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The bread that Elise had cast upon the waters returned to her in a manifold measure.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The bread that Elise had cast upon the waters returned to her in a manifold measure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _The Day of Reckoning_ If Miss Hartwell was a debtor she was a creditor as well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The vague sense of oppression which she had felt on leaving the doors of the Blue Goose gave way to an equally vague sense of restful assurance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Gradually the rapid strokes slowed down till, with the restful calm that comes to strained nerves in the presence of a stronger, unquestioning will, the even ebb and flow of pulsing blood resumed its normal tenor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In spite of a calm exterior, the hand that so tightly clasped Elise's throbbed and pulsed with every tumultuous beat of the heart that was stirred with a strange excitement born of mortal terror.
