used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading ACCIDENT OR MURDER?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You couldn't tell--what man?" he asked, in low tones.
Betty
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From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Creasy shook his head with a look of dislike for what he had seen by the light of his lantern.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
couldn't
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From this reading "You couldn't tell--what man?" he asked, in low tones.
Creasy
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From this reading Creasy shook his head with a look of dislike for what he had seen by the light of his lantern.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Creasy shook his head with a look of dislike for what he had seen by the light of his lantern.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Creasy shook his head with a look of dislike for what he had seen by the light of his lantern.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He moved nearer to the tinker, who was unwinding the rope from his waist.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Creasy shook his head with a look of dislike for what he had seen by the light of his lantern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Creasy shook his head with a look of dislike for what he had seen by the light of his lantern.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He moved nearer to the tinker, who was unwinding the rope from his waist.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You couldn't tell--what man?" he asked, in low tones.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Creasy shook his head with a look of dislike for what he had seen by the light of his lantern.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Creasy shook his head with a look of dislike for what he had seen by the light of his lantern.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "You couldn't tell--what man?" he asked, in low tones.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You couldn't tell--what man?" he asked, in low tones.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He moved nearer to the tinker, who was unwinding the rope from his waist.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading ACCIDENT OR MURDER?
Neale
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From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He moved nearer to the tinker, who was unwinding the rope from his waist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ACCIDENT OR MURDER?
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
a strong line
From this reading He moved nearer to the tinker, who was unwinding the rope from his waist.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Creasy shook his head with a look of dislike for what he had seen by the light of his lantern.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Creasy shook his head with a look of dislike for what he had seen by the light of his lantern.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
express in words
From this reading "You couldn't tell--what man?" he asked, in low tones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
tinkerverbUS /ˈtɪŋkər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading He moved nearer to the tinker, who was unwinding the rope from his waist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "You couldn't tell--what man?" he asked, in low tones.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
unwindingverbUS /ənˈwaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “unwind” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading He moved nearer to the tinker, who was unwinding the rope from his waist.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading He moved nearer to the tinker, who was unwinding the rope from his waist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You couldn't tell--what man?" he asked, in low tones.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
which person or people
From this reading He moved nearer to the tinker, who was unwinding the rope from his waist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Betty checked the cry of horror which instinctively started to her lips, and turned to Neale with a look which he was quick to interpret.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You couldn't tell--what man?" he asked, in low tones.
