used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He allowed the silence to remain undisturbed, while he puffed a cigarette.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Dr. Millar seemed to find his dejection amusing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading He allowed the silence to remain undisturbed, while he puffed a cigarette.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading Dr. Millar seemed to find his dejection amusing.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Millar seemed to find his dejection amusing.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "Full of temperament, that woman, and pretty, too; extremely pretty."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Dr. Millar seemed to find his dejection amusing.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Full of temperament, that woman, and pretty, too; extremely pretty."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Then he said, half to himself, half to Karl:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He allowed the silence to remain undisturbed, while he puffed a cigarette.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
Karl
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From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
Millar
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From this reading Dr. Millar seemed to find his dejection amusing.
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Full of temperament, that woman, and pretty, too; extremely pretty."
Olga
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From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Full of temperament, that woman, and pretty, too; extremely pretty."
puffedadjectiveUS /pʌft/
gathered for protruding fullness
From this reading He allowed the silence to remain undisturbed, while he puffed a cigarette.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He allowed the silence to remain undisturbed, while he puffed a cigarette.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then he said, half to himself, half to Karl:
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dr. Millar seemed to find his dejection amusing.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He allowed the silence to remain undisturbed, while he puffed a cigarette.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading "Full of temperament, that woman, and pretty, too; extremely pretty."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Full of temperament, that woman, and pretty, too; extremely pretty."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he said, half to himself, half to Karl:
in or at that place or location
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Millar seemed to find his dejection amusing.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Full of temperament, that woman, and pretty, too; extremely pretty."
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading He allowed the silence to remain undisturbed, while he puffed a cigarette.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
someone who visits
From this reading Karl threw himself moodily into a chair as Olga fled into the outer studio, and sat there, not looking at his unwelcome visitor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He allowed the silence to remain undisturbed, while he puffed a cigarette.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Full of temperament, that woman, and pretty, too; extremely pretty."
