used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Gifford answered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
DEFIANCEnounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
disagreeablyadverb
in a disagreeable manner
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
Edith
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From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I did not expect to find you here, Miss Morriston."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I did not expect to find you here, Miss Morriston."
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
set up or found
From this reading The words came sharply and wrathfully, when the man had found his glib tongue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
Gifford
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From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
a young female
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
glibadjectiveUS /ɡlɪb/
marked by lack of intellectual depth
From this reading The words came sharply and wrathfully, when the man had found his glib tongue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
Henshaw
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From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I did not expect to find you here, Miss Morriston."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did not expect to find you here, Miss Morriston."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
instantaneouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəsli/
without any delay
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The words came sharply and wrathfully, when the man had found his glib tongue.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I did not expect to find you here, Miss Morriston."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
Morriston
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From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
on one occasion
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
persecutornounUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtər/
someone who torments
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The words came sharply and wrathfully, when the man had found his glib tongue.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
express in speech
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The words came sharply and wrathfully, when the man had found his glib tongue.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
vengefuladjectiveUS /ˈvendʒfəl/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
at the time that
From this reading The words came sharply and wrathfully, when the man had found his glib tongue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the expression which flashed into his eyes, and that came instantaneously, was of so vengeful and threatening a character, that Gifford felt glad he was there to protect the girl from her now enraged persecutor.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading DEFIANCE For some moments Henshaw did not speak; indeed, it was probable that the unexpected success of his search for Edith Morriston--for such doubtless was his object--had so disagreeably startled him, that he was unable to pull those sharp wits of his together at once.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words came sharply and wrathfully, when the man had found his glib tongue.
wrathfullyadverb
in a wrathful manner
From this reading The words came sharply and wrathfully, when the man had found his glib tongue.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I did not expect to find you here, Miss Morriston."
