used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
Alison
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From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
in addition
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "If you don't mind?" he asked with a smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
don't
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From this reading "If you don't mind?" he asked with a smile.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
made afraid
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
GAMBLERSnounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If you don't mind?" he asked with a smile.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you don't mind?" he asked with a smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why, no, not if you wish it," she replied.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
the force of workers available
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "If you don't mind?" he asked with a smile.
mutelyadverb
without speaking
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
not any; not one
From this reading "Why, no, not if you wish it," she replied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why, no, not if you wish it," she replied.
OATHSnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Please," he said.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Why, no, not if you wish it," she replied.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Please," he said.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
unusual or striking
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "If you don't mind?" he asked with a smile.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading GAMBLERS' OATHS While the two men were settling the business at hand, Alison had stood by in silence, looking curiously from one to the other, a little bewildered, and also a little frightened by the singular turn of events.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, no, not if you wish it," she replied.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Why, no, not if you wish it," she replied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as Dexter faced her, her head went up resolutely, and she mutely questioned him with her eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you don't mind?" he asked with a smile.
