used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
broodingly
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From this reading Cyprian was broodingly silent during those days and looked tired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
Byu
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From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
CypriannounUS /ˈsɪpriən/
a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading So Cyprian did very little explaining.
DawnounUS /dɔː/
common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
Daw's
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From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Cyprian was broodingly silent during those days and looked tired.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So Cyprian did very little explaining.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Cyprian was broodingly silent during those days and looked tired.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading So Cyprian did very little explaining.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
Ferlie
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From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
Hla
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From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
a social unit living together
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
how
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From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So Cyprian did very little explaining.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Cyprian was broodingly silent during those days and looked tired.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
not one, and not any
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
and nothing more
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
a human being
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Cyprian was broodingly silent during those days and looked tired.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Cyprian did very little explaining.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither Cyprian nor Ferlie knew quite how to handle the question of Thu Daw's eyes and the message they carried.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Cyprian was broodingly silent during those days and looked tired.
Thu
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From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Cyprian was broodingly silent during those days and looked tired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
precisely as stated
From this reading So Cyprian did very little explaining.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hla Byu settled down like a shadow over their existence in one of the rooms, awaiting suggestions, and for some time none were forthcoming.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John welcomed the addition of Thu Daw to the household, but he was the only person to whom the addition was not fraught with strain.
