used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sweetwater drew a deep breath; it was such a happy climax.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
react verbally
From this reading Her answer was short but as candid as her expression.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Sweetwater drew a deep breath; it was such a happy climax.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her answer was short but as candid as her expression.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Her answer was short but as candid as her expression.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading Sweetwater drew a deep breath; it was such a happy climax.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Sweetwater drew a deep breath; it was such a happy climax.
Didn't
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From this reading “Didn’t you recognise the man?”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Sweetwater drew a deep breath; it was such a happy climax.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her answer was short but as candid as her expression.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Sweetwater drew a deep breath; it was such a happy climax.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her answer was short but as candid as her expression.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sweetwater drew a deep breath; it was such a happy climax.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Didn’t you recognise the man?”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
not any; not one
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
with low volume
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
with speed
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading “Didn’t you recognise the man?”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Her answer was short but as candid as her expression.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Sweetwater drew a deep breath; it was such a happy climax.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
Sweetwater
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sweetwater drew a deep breath; it was such a happy climax.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Didn’t you recognise the man?”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as she showed no signs of saying more, asked as quietly as his rapidly beating heart permitted:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sweetwater drew a deep breath; it was such a happy climax.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading “No. The snow was blinding; besides he wore a high collar, in which his head was sunk down almost out of sight.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Didn’t you recognise the man?”
