used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOLLIE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
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 Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you?” she questioned, with seeming nonchalance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “‘Given it away!’” he repeated, throwing a note of reproach into his tones.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
the act of breaking something
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
the act of burning something
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
the act of discovering something
From this reading MOLLIE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “‘Given it away!’” he repeated, throwing a note of reproach into his tones.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “‘Given it away!’” he repeated, throwing a note of reproach into his tones.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “‘Given it away!’” he repeated, throwing a note of reproach into his tones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “‘Given it away!’” he repeated, throwing a note of reproach into his tones.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading MOLLIE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
MOLLIEnounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading MOLLIE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
a particular point in time
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading “Are you?” she questioned, with seeming nonchalance.
a brief written record
From this reading “‘Given it away!’” he repeated, throwing a note of reproach into his tones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
Phil
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From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Are you?” she questioned, with seeming nonchalance.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
recurring again and again
From this reading “‘Given it away!’” he repeated, throwing a note of reproach into his tones.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading “‘Given it away!’” he repeated, throwing a note of reproach into his tones.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading “Are you?” she questioned, with seeming nonchalance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Are you?” she questioned, with seeming nonchalance.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phil studied the fair face opposite him closely for a moment, a gleam of jealous fire burning in his eyes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “‘Given it away!’” he repeated, throwing a note of reproach into his tones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “‘Given it away!’” he repeated, throwing a note of reproach into his tones.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Then, a harsh laugh breaking from his lips, he added: “Really, Mollie, in view of the past, I am very much inclined to be jealous.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Are you?” she questioned, with seeming nonchalance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you?” she questioned, with seeming nonchalance.
