used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “Practically, yes,” March agreed.
(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 “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading “But that doesn’t mean a world wonder or a professional champion.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
divernounUS /ˈdaɪvər/
someone who works underwater
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
doesn't
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From this reading “But that doesn’t mean a world wonder or a professional champion.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
Kee's
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From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
Keeley
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From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
march in a procession
From this reading “Practically, yes,” March agreed.
March'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
possessive form of “march” — the month following February and preceding April
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “But that doesn’t mean a world wonder or a professional champion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
not any; not one
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “But that doesn’t mean a world wonder or a professional champion.
PracticallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading “Practically, yes,” March agreed.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading “But that doesn’t mean a world wonder or a professional champion.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
cut with a saw
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could see Kee’s look of blank astonishment, as he heard March’s assertion and saw the look of conviction on the detective’s face.
express in speech
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “But that doesn’t mean a world wonder or a professional champion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Then,” Keeley recovered himself enough to speak coolly, “then, we must look for a master diver, after all.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
which person or people
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The two women, who were eagerly listening, were, of course, more surprised than were Keeley and I, but they were no more chagrined.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “But that doesn’t mean a world wonder or a professional champion.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “But that doesn’t mean a world wonder or a professional champion.
an affirmative
From this reading “Practically, yes,” March agreed.
