used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
Aldous
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From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Quade could no longer be in possible error regarding her.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
Blacktons
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From this reading The fact that Quade had seen Joanne as the guest of the Blacktons hardened him in his determination.
chucklingverbUS /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/
-ing form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Quade could no longer be in possible error regarding her.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The fact that Quade had seen Joanne as the guest of the Blacktons hardened him in his determination.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Quade could no longer be in possible error regarding her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that Quade had seen Joanne as the guest of the Blacktons hardened him in his determination.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The fact that Quade had seen Joanne as the guest of the Blacktons hardened him in his determination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading The fact that Quade had seen Joanne as the guest of the Blacktons hardened him in his determination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
not accessible to view
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
of the present time and place
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
Joanne
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From this reading The fact that Quade had seen Joanne as the guest of the Blacktons hardened him in his determination.
Joanne's
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From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
lantern-glow
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From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
for more time
From this reading Quade could no longer be in possible error regarding her.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
a particular point in time
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
mottledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːtəld/
having spots or patches of color
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
not any; not one
From this reading Quade could no longer be in possible error regarding her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
on one occasion
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Quade could no longer be in possible error regarding her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
Quade
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From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Quade could no longer be in possible error regarding her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The fact that Quade had seen Joanne as the guest of the Blacktons hardened him in his determination.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
with low volume
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
not in physical motion
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the present moment he felt a keen desire to confront Quade face to face out there in the lantern-glow, and settle with the mottled beast once for all.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As John Aldous stood hidden in the darkness, listening for the sound of a footstep, Joanne's words still rang in his ears.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I believe he is out there--waiting for you," she had said; and, chuckling softly in the gloom, he told himself that nothing would give him more satisfaction than an immediate and material proof of her fear.
