used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading He hesitated before answering the simple question.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He hesitated before answering the simple question.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "When did you hear from Stanor?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _What_ do you hear from Stanor?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "When did you hear from Stanor?
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
Glynn
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From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hesitated before answering the simple question.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "When did you hear from Stanor?
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He hesitated before answering the simple question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
immediately past
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
not any; not one
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
pulsesnounUS /ˈpʌlsɪz/
plural of “pulse” — (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He hesitated before answering the simple question.
Stanor
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From this reading "When did you hear from Stanor?
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
voicingnounUS /ˈvɔɪsɪŋ/
the act of adjusting an organ pipe (or wind instrument) so that it conforms to the standards of tone and pitch and color
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _What_ do you hear from Stanor?"
at the time that
From this reading "When did you hear from Stanor?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
a late time of life
From this reading The first sight of the girl's face had added intensity to the curiosity of years--a curiosity which within the last months had changed into anxiety.
but in spite of that
From this reading Stephen Glynn gave no outward sign of surprise, yet that sudden question had sent racing half a dozen pulses, as voicing the words in his own mind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When did you hear from Stanor?
