used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
(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 Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Halley looked round at his audience.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Fletcher was obviously incredulous, and Brown stolid as ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
ContinuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
Ena's
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From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
at any time
From this reading Fletcher was obviously incredulous, and Brown stolid as ever.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading Fletcher was obviously incredulous, and Brown stolid as ever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
HalleynounUS /ˈhæli/
English astronomer who used Newton's laws of motion to predict the period of a comet (1656-1742)
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading Fletcher was obviously incredulous, and Brown stolid as ever.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Halley looked round at his audience.
NarrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Fletcher was obviously incredulous, and Brown stolid as ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Halley looked round at his audience.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Fletcher was obviously incredulous, and Brown stolid as ever.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Not a sound had broken the stillness and all eyes had been fixed on him, as part at least of the truth was revealed.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Ena’s eyes were wet, and she had furtively used her handkerchief from time to time, but there shone on her face the light of enthusiasm and trust.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Halley Continues the Narrative There was silence in the room after Halley had told his story, in fewer words than are given here.
