used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Timely Truce.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat looking from me to the red box, and from the red box back to my face.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He sat looking from me to the red box, and from the red box back to my face.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He sat looking from me to the red box, and from the red box back to my face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
Cardinal'snounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
possessive form of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
without deviation
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He sat looking from me to the red box, and from the red box back to my face.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He sat looking from me to the red box, and from the red box back to my face.
a long fixed look
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat looking from me to the red box, and from the red box back to my face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
immediately past
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He sat looking from me to the red box, and from the red box back to my face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sat looking from me to the red box, and from the red box back to my face.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He sat looking from me to the red box, and from the red box back to my face.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
NecklacenounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
poringverbUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
compacted by ironing
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He sat looking from me to the red box, and from the red box back to my face.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
Saint-Maclou
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From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat looking from me to the red box, and from the red box back to my face.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
spread-outadjective
especially spread in a fan shape
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
the season of growth
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think that at first the Duke of Saint-Maclou could not, as the old saying goes, believe his eyes.
up to a particular time
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
TimelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading A Timely Truce.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sat looking from me to the red box, and from the red box back to my face.
TrucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading A Timely Truce.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
waveringnounUS /ˈweɪvərɪŋ/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Then he stretched out a slow, wavering hand and drew the box nearer to him till it rested in the circle of his spread-out arm and directly under his poring gaze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He seemed to shrink from opening it; but at last he pressed the spring with a covert timid movement of his finger, and the lid, springing open, revealed the Cardinal's Necklace.
