used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a few seconds he held out his hand, and presented, with an introduction, the Dosch and his wife, with their companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
auramental
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From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In a few seconds he held out his hand, and presented, with an introduction, the Dosch and his wife, with their companions.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
a female human offspring
From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
Dosch
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From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
Doschessa
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From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few seconds he held out his hand, and presented, with an introduction, the Dosch and his wife, with their companions.
the act of giving
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
Gnipho
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From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
Gnipho's
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From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In a few seconds he held out his hand, and presented, with an introduction, the Dosch and his wife, with their companions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In a few seconds he held out his hand, and presented, with an introduction, the Dosch and his wife, with their companions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
an instinctive motive
From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few seconds he held out his hand, and presented, with an introduction, the Dosch and his wife, with their companions.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading In a few seconds he held out his hand, and presented, with an introduction, the Dosch and his wife, with their companions.
Manatitla
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From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In a few seconds he held out his hand, and presented, with an introduction, the Dosch and his wife, with their companions.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In a few seconds he held out his hand, and presented, with an introduction, the Dosch and his wife, with their companions.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
precisely, exactly
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In a few seconds he held out his hand, and presented, with an introduction, the Dosch and his wife, with their companions.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
strabismic
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From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
happening unexpectedly
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The strabismic impulse startled his mother and sisters, but a bright smile on Gnipho’s face relieved their fears.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading Her compliance was accompanied with evidences of trepidation, but after a few minutes these subsided giving place to an expression of vivacious interest, indicating a discussion of matters pertaining to female economy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
at the time that
From this reading When female curiosity had subsided the Doschessa intimated her desire to hold an auramental interview with the eldest daughter!
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In a few seconds he held out his hand, and presented, with an introduction, the Dosch and his wife, with their companions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading While Gnipho was rehearsing the wonders of his marvelous interview with the Dosch of Manatitla, to his mother and sisters, as he was about closing he became suddenly silent, with his eyes drawn attentively to his right ear.
