used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
from appearances alone
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You appear to be satisfied," Geoffrey said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Russian turned it over till he came to the end.
clasps
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From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Russian turned it over till he came to the end.
give expression to
From this reading "Satisfied is a poor word to express my feelings," Tchigorsky replied.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "Satisfied is a poor word to express my feelings," Tchigorsky replied.
Geoffrey
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From this reading "You appear to be satisfied," Geoffrey said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Russian turned it over till he came to the end.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Satisfied is a poor word to express my feelings," Tchigorsky replied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Russian turned it over till he came to the end.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Satisfied is a poor word to express my feelings," Tchigorsky replied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Satisfied is a poor word to express my feelings," Tchigorsky replied.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Satisfied is a poor word to express my feelings," Tchigorsky replied.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The Russian turned it over till he came to the end.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You appear to be satisfied," Geoffrey said.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "You appear to be satisfied," Geoffrey said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
Tchigorsky
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From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
up to a particular time
From this reading The Russian turned it over till he came to the end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Russian turned it over till he came to the end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was not much, apparently, in the book with the metal clasps, but that little seemed to be fascinating to a degree.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Satisfied is a poor word to express my feelings," Tchigorsky replied.
WRITnounUS /rɪt/
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading "AS PROOF OF HOLY WRIT" Tchigorsky hung over the papers before him as if inspired.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You appear to be satisfied," Geoffrey said.
