used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Chief Guardian frowned, then her face relaxed in a smile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "My dear, I feel very much as you do," smiled the Chief Guardian.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did you speak, Miss Thompson?" she asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Chief Guardian frowned, then her face relaxed in a smile.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear, I feel very much as you do," smiled the Chief Guardian.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you speak, Miss Thompson?" she asked.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "My dear, I feel very much as you do," smiled the Chief Guardian.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The Chief Guardian frowned, then her face relaxed in a smile.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "My dear, I feel very much as you do," smiled the Chief Guardian.
start firing a weapon
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading The Chief Guardian frowned, then her face relaxed in a smile.
gigglesnounUS /ˈɡɪɡəlz/
plural of “giggle” — a foolish or nervous laugh
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The Chief Guardian frowned, then her face relaxed in a smile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
HARRIET
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From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Chief Guardian frowned, then her face relaxed in a smile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear, I feel very much as you do," smiled the Chief Guardian.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Chief Guardian frowned, then her face relaxed in a smile.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Did you speak, Miss Thompson?" she asked.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "My dear, I feel very much as you do," smiled the Chief Guardian.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear, I feel very much as you do," smiled the Chief Guardian.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
a human being
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading The Chief Guardian frowned, then her face relaxed in a smile.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did you speak, Miss Thompson?" she asked.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The Chief Guardian frowned, then her face relaxed in a smile.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "My dear, I feel very much as you do," smiled the Chief Guardian.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
express in speech
From this reading "Did you speak, Miss Thompson?" she asked.
stammered
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From this reading "Ye--yeth," stammered Tommy.
TABLESnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Chief Guardian frowned, then her face relaxed in a smile.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading "Did you speak, Miss Thompson?" she asked.
Thompson'snounUS /ˈtɑːmpsənz/
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
Tommy
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From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
precisely as stated
From this reading "My dear, I feel very much as you do," smiled the Chief Guardian.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HARRIET TURNS THE TABLES Despite the solemnity of the occasion smothered giggles were heard following Tommy Thompson's remark that had reached the ear of every person at the Council Fire.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Ye--yeth," stammered Tommy.
yeth
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From this reading "Ye--yeth," stammered Tommy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you speak, Miss Thompson?" she asked.
