accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
admonitoryadjectiveUS /ˌædˈmɔːnɪtɔːri/
serving to warn
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
Aminty's
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From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
clawnounUS /klɔː/
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
corn-cob
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From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
the organ of sight
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
start firing a weapon
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
fluctuatedverbUS /ˈflʌktʃəweɪtɪd/
past form of “fluctuate” — cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
incommoded
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From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
irisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
Jepson
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From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
meditativelyadverb
in a meditative manner
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
nightgownnoun
lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
and nothing more
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
except for; apart from
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
slumbers
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From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Jepson slowly blew the smoke from between his lips; the hand that held the corn-cob pipe did not tremble.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
unbuckling
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From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no suggestion of anger in his dark blue eyes, the color of the iris distinct as he gazed meditatively into the fire.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading More than once she put up her paw against the breast of his nightgown, with an admonitory claw extended; but he only peremptorily caught it and put it down, and went on with his enterprise as before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The flicker of the flames fluctuated upon his regular, definite features, and he showed no consciousness of his surroundings save that he kept his former attitude rigidly, in order that Bob, leaning forward with the excited eye of achievement and the quick breath of effort, might triumphantly accomplish the feat of unbuckling and taking off the large spur.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The child’s posture incommoded the slumbers of Aminty’s yellow cat that lay in his lap, and she held her green eyes half open that she might guard against the danger of being too much compressed as he bent over.
