used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading "It appeals to the imagination.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You find it strange?" he asked Geoffrey.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You find it strange?" he asked Geoffrey.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
Geoffrey
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From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading "It appeals to the imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
IntenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
in motion
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Strange and thrilling," Geoffrey replied.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "You find it strange?" he asked Geoffrey.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
tableclothnounUS /ˈteɪbəlklɔːθ/
a covering spread over a dining table
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
tagverbUS /tæɡ/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
Tchigorsky
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From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
express in words
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
THREADverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading "Strange and thrilling," Geoffrey replied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
precisely as stated
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE SILK THREAD Intensely interested as he was in the story that Tchigorsky had to tell, Geoffrey nevertheless watched the slowly moving thread on the table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gradually and very slowly the silken tag began to draw away from the pattern on the tablecloth, Tchigorsky following it with grim eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You find it strange?" he asked Geoffrey.
