used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When he answered her, his voice was steady, almost gay, in an attempt at carelessness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he answered her, his voice was steady, almost gay, in an attempt at carelessness.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading When he answered her, his voice was steady, almost gay, in an attempt at carelessness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he answered her, his voice was steady, almost gay, in an attempt at carelessness.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading When he answered her, his voice was steady, almost gay, in an attempt at carelessness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading When he answered her, his voice was steady, almost gay, in an attempt at carelessness.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "That was a dream of mine, Natalia.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was too late now for her to know.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading When he answered her, his voice was steady, almost gay, in an attempt at carelessness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was too late now for her to know.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
HoustonnounUS /ˈhjuːstən/
the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was too late now for her to know.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was too late now for her to know.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was too late now for her to know.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That was a dream of mine, Natalia.
Natalia
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From this reading "That was a dream of mine, Natalia.
not any; not one
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was too late now for her to know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
make steady
From this reading When he answered her, his voice was steady, almost gay, in an attempt at carelessness.
express in words
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was too late now for her to know.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was too late now for her to know.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When he answered her, his voice was steady, almost gay, in an attempt at carelessness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was too late now for her to know.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
at the time that
From this reading When he answered her, his voice was steady, almost gay, in an attempt at carelessness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would tell her nothing that would in any way tinge her happiness with a shade of sadness or regret.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Judge Houston leaned back, so that the protecting shadows would betray no expression on his face.
