anew
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And when does Dr. Bell arrive?" he asked.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
any thing at all
From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "And when does Dr. Bell arrive?" he asked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But quick as Chris had been, Henson was quicker.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And when does Dr. Bell arrive?" he asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
for the reason that
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But quick as Chris had been, Henson was quicker.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "And when does Dr. Bell arrive?" he asked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
Chris
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From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
demurelyadverbUS /dɪˈmjʊrli/
in a demure manner
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And when does Dr. Bell arrive?" he asked.
Dr
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From this reading "And when does Dr. Bell arrive?" he asked.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But quick as Chris had been, Henson was quicker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
HensonnounUS /ˈhensən/
United States puppeteer who created a troupe of puppet characters (1936-1990)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
Littimer
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From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
not any; not one
From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But quick as Chris had been, Henson was quicker.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading But quick as Chris had been, Henson was quicker.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
moving very fast
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Lord Littimer appeared to be taking no heed of anything but his own annoyance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
THUMBnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But quick as Chris had been, Henson was quicker.
at the time that
From this reading "And when does Dr. Bell arrive?" he asked.
which person or people
From this reading He was smiling the slow, sad smile of the man who turns the other cheek because it is his duty to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE THUMB AGAIN Chris gave Henson one swift searching glance before her eyes dropped demurely to the ground.
