aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You're wondering how it all happened," said he, "but you don't want to ask about it.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You're wondering how it all happened," said he, "but you don't want to ask about it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wondered how he could have been so blind.
BenningtonnounUS /ˈbenɪŋtən/
a town in southwestern Vermont
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people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He wondered how he could have been so blind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You're wondering how it all happened," said he, "but you don't want to ask about it.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companion perceived this, and kindly hastened to relieve it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He wondered how he could have been so blind.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
densitynounUS /ˈdensəti/
the amount per unit size
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
don't
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From this reading "You're wondering how it all happened," said he, "but you don't want to ask about it.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "You're wondering how it all happened," said he, "but you don't want to ask about it.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading His companion perceived this, and kindly hastened to relieve it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He wondered how he could have been so blind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered how he could have been so blind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His companion perceived this, and kindly hastened to relieve it.
how
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From this reading He wondered how he could have been so blind.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading His companion perceived this, and kindly hastened to relieve it.
LaneynounUS /ˈleɪni/
United States educator who founded the first private school for Black students in Augusta, Georgia (1854-1933)
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
MASKSnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading His companion perceived this, and kindly hastened to relieve it.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading His companion perceived this, and kindly hastened to relieve it.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
ridiculouslyadverbUS /rəˈdɪkjələsli/
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You're wondering how it all happened," said he, "but you don't want to ask about it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He wondered how he could have been so blind.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His companion perceived this, and kindly hastened to relieve it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "You're wondering how it all happened," said he, "but you don't want to ask about it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MASKS OFF Now that it was all explained, it seemed to Bennington de Laney to be ridiculously simple.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the moment, however, all other emotions were swallowed up in intense mortification over the density he had displayed, and the ridiculous light in which he must have appeared to all the actors in the comedy.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered how he could have been so blind.
showing curiosity
From this reading "You're wondering how it all happened," said he, "but you don't want to ask about it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You're wondering how it all happened," said he, "but you don't want to ask about it.
You're
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From this reading "You're wondering how it all happened," said he, "but you don't want to ask about it.
