the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
a youthful male person
From this reading Every breath was hushed, but the sobbing boy did not speak.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Every breath was hushed, but the sobbing boy did not speak.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Every breath was hushed, but the sobbing boy did not speak.
Ernest
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From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every breath was hushed, but the sobbing boy did not speak.
give expression to
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SEARCH FOR THE LIAR.
Fosdick
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From this reading "Ernest Monroe," said Miss Fosdick, growing very pale, "rise in your seat."
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Ernest obeyed, though his sobs shook his whole frame.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading "Ernest Monroe," said Miss Fosdick, growing very pale, "rise in your seat."
not accessible to view
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading Every breath was hushed, but the sobbing boy did not speak.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ernest Monroe," said Miss Fosdick, growing very pale, "rise in your seat."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
LIARnounUS /ˈlaɪər/
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading SEARCH FOR THE LIAR.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Ernest Monroe," said Miss Fosdick, growing very pale, "rise in your seat."
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading "Ernest Monroe," said Miss Fosdick, growing very pale, "rise in your seat."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every breath was hushed, but the sobbing boy did not speak.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Ernest obeyed, though his sobs shook his whole frame.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "Ernest Monroe," said Miss Fosdick, growing very pale, "rise in your seat."
move upward
From this reading "Ernest Monroe," said Miss Fosdick, growing very pale, "rise in your seat."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading SEARCH FOR THE LIAR.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Ernest Monroe," said Miss Fosdick, growing very pale, "rise in your seat."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Ernest obeyed, though his sobs shook his whole frame.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading Every breath was hushed, but the sobbing boy did not speak.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading Ernest obeyed, though his sobs shook his whole frame.
express in speech
From this reading Every breath was hushed, but the sobbing boy did not speak.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEARCH FOR THE LIAR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ernest obeyed, though his sobs shook his whole frame.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Ernest Monroe," said Miss Fosdick, growing very pale, "rise in your seat."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
in or at the place that
From this reading "I AM more pained than I can express," she said, glancing at the desk where the face of Ernest was hidden on his arms; "but there is still opportunity to confess."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Ernest obeyed, though his sobs shook his whole frame.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ernest Monroe," said Miss Fosdick, growing very pale, "rise in your seat."
