prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading So he shut the door quickly behind him, fearing that he had already said too much.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading So he shut the door quickly behind him, fearing that he had already said too much.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Cummins and Jan came in together at suppertime.
Cummins
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From this reading Cummins and Jan came in together at suppertime.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading The factor was in high humor.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading So he shut the door quickly behind him, fearing that he had already said too much.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
Gravois
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From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So he shut the door quickly behind him, fearing that he had already said too much.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The factor was in high humor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The factor was in high humor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cummins and Jan came in together at suppertime.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Cummins and Jan came in together at suppertime.
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 Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
immediately past
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So he shut the door quickly behind him, fearing that he had already said too much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
and nothing more
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
with speed
From this reading So he shut the door quickly behind him, fearing that he had already said too much.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So he shut the door quickly behind him, fearing that he had already said too much.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading So he shut the door quickly behind him, fearing that he had already said too much.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he shut the door quickly behind him, fearing that he had already said too much.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
suppertimenoun
the customary or habitual hour for the evening meal
From this reading Cummins and Jan came in together at suppertime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Cummins and Jan came in together at suppertime.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading So he shut the door quickly behind him, fearing that he had already said too much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The factor was in high humor.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
the words that are spoken
From this reading HER PROMISE Gravois did not stay to see the effect of his last words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Only he knew, as he went through the door, that her eyes were following him, and that if he looked at her she would call him back.
