used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His lips moved stiffly as he came nearer to her desk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SO FAR AWAY!
Barton's
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From this reading “Is it Mr. Barton’s division!” he questioned, brokenly.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
Benway
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From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
brokenly
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From this reading “Is it Mr. Barton’s division!” he questioned, brokenly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His lips moved stiffly as he came nearer to her desk.
put or send forth
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading His lips moved stiffly as he came nearer to her desk.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading “Is it Mr. Barton’s division!” he questioned, brokenly.
Ethel
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From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading SO FAR AWAY!
fibrenounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
a young female
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it Mr. Barton’s division!” he questioned, brokenly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is it Mr. Barton’s division!” he questioned, brokenly.
immediately past
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His lips moved stiffly as he came nearer to her desk.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading His lips moved stiffly as he came nearer to her desk.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Is it Mr. Barton’s division!” he questioned, brokenly.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading His lips moved stiffly as he came nearer to her desk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Is it Mr. Barton’s division!” he questioned, brokenly.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SO FAR AWAY!
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading His lips moved stiffly as he came nearer to her desk.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Benway Chase was looking at her and Ethel realized that in the boy’s eyes there was an expression of pain and despair that gave almost a tragic cast to his countenance.
worshipedverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpt/
past form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading He had suddenly become aware that his old-time friend, the girl he had always worshiped, was given to the very last fibre of her being to another.
