used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Thus abruptly interrogated, Madeline goes red as crimson, and trembles violently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus abruptly interrogated, Madeline goes red as crimson, and trembles violently.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus abruptly interrogated, Madeline goes red as crimson, and trembles violently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He repeats the question; whereupon Madeline turns her head coldly away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading He repeats the question; whereupon Madeline turns her head coldly away.
conquersverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərz/
third-person singular of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Thus abruptly interrogated, Madeline goes red as crimson, and trembles violently.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Thus abruptly interrogated, Madeline goes red as crimson, and trembles violently.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He repeats the question; whereupon Madeline turns her head coldly away.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
interrogatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈterəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “interrogate” — transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
From this reading Thus abruptly interrogated, Madeline goes red as crimson, and trembles violently.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
lingersverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərz/
third-person singular of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
Madeline
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From this reading Thus abruptly interrogated, Madeline goes red as crimson, and trembles violently.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He repeats the question; whereupon Madeline turns her head coldly away.
raisesnounUS /ˈreɪzəz/
plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
recoversverbUS /rɪˈkʌvərz/
third-person singular of “recover” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Thus abruptly interrogated, Madeline goes red as crimson, and trembles violently.
repeatsnounUS /rɪˈpiːts/
plural of “repeat” — an event that repeats
From this reading He repeats the question; whereupon Madeline turns her head coldly away.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madeline does not look at him, but she feels that he is examining her--his eyes search her face, her figure, her hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus abruptly interrogated, Madeline goes red as crimson, and trembles violently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
tremblesnoun
disease of livestock and especially cattle poisoned by eating certain kinds of snakeroot
From this reading Thus abruptly interrogated, Madeline goes red as crimson, and trembles violently.
a shaky motion
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading He repeats the question; whereupon Madeline turns her head coldly away.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Then by a mighty effort she recovers herself, conquers the violent trembling of her hands, and raises her head.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Thus abruptly interrogated, Madeline goes red as crimson, and trembles violently.
vis-à-vis
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From this reading The movement is abrupt enough to send her _vis-à-vis_ straight from the room, but, curiously enough, he lingers.
whereupon
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From this reading He repeats the question; whereupon Madeline turns her head coldly away.
