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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Fascinating Stranger And Other Stories Garden City New York Doubleday, Page & Company _First Edition_ _After the Printing of 377 De Luxe Copies_ TO S. K. T.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Fascinating Stranger And Other Stories Garden City New York Doubleday, Page & Company _First Edition_ _After the Printing of 377 De Luxe Copies_ TO S. K. T.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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not open or affording passage or access
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
an institution created to conduct business
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CopiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
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absence of light or illumination
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
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Doubleday
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drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
move gently or carefully
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The Fascinating Stranger And Other Stories Garden City New York Doubleday, Page & Company _First Edition_ _After the Printing of 377 De Luxe Copies_ TO S. K. T.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
the organ of sight
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
FascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
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FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
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Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
and nothing more
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
Luxeadjective
elegant and sumptuous
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a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
and nothing more
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
PrintingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
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past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
plural of “story” — 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
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anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
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a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TUTTLE
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From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading A tear appeared upon the lower lid of the eye that had opened, for it was a weak and drowsy eye, and after hours of solid darkness the light fretted it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he said, however, was not, “Home, Parker,” or “To the club, Eugene;” this murmur of his was not only languid but plaintive.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading GEORGE TUTTLE, reclining at ease in his limousine, opened one eye just enough to perceive that daylight had reached his part of the world, then closed that eye, and murmured languidly.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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