used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sudden quick cry broke from Ravenspur's lips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
lacking funds
From this reading A sudden quick cry broke from Ravenspur's lips.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A sudden quick cry broke from Ravenspur's lips.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
don't
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From this reading "I--I don't understand," he stammered.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A sudden quick cry broke from Ravenspur's lips.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "A stiletto made of glass!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
intense and profound fear
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I--I don't understand," he stammered.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A sudden quick cry broke from Ravenspur's lips.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A sudden quick cry broke from Ravenspur's lips.
Ravenspur's
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From this reading A sudden quick cry broke from Ravenspur's lips.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
stammered
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From this reading "I--I don't understand," he stammered.
stilettonounUS /stəˈletoʊ/
a small dagger with a tapered blade
From this reading "A stiletto made of glass!
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden quick cry broke from Ravenspur's lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as he became aware of the curious glances of his companion he made a great effort to regain his self-control.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I--I don't understand," he stammered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
a Caucasian
From this reading He fairly staggered back, his white face was given over to a look of peculiar horror.
