something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "So this is your action?" he said, tremulously.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading At the same movement Bale-Corphew advanced and, passing the Mystic, indicated the Sanctuary curtain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Go!" he commanded, in an unsteady voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the same movement Bale-Corphew advanced and, passing the Mystic, indicated the Sanctuary curtain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as the man slunk away, he wheeled round and confronted Enid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same movement Bale-Corphew advanced and, passing the Mystic, indicated the Sanctuary curtain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And as the man slunk away, he wheeled round and confronted Enid.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
Bale-Corphew
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From this reading At the same movement Bale-Corphew advanced and, passing the Mystic, indicated the Sanctuary curtain.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Go!" he commanded, in an unsteady voice.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading And as the man slunk away, he wheeled round and confronted Enid.
crumpling
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From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading At the same movement Bale-Corphew advanced and, passing the Mystic, indicated the Sanctuary curtain.
EnidnounUS /ˈiːnɪd/
a town in north central Oklahoma
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go!" he commanded, in an unsteady voice.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Go!" he commanded, in an unsteady voice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading At the same movement Bale-Corphew advanced and, passing the Mystic, indicated the Sanctuary curtain.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So this is your action?" he said, tremulously.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And as the man slunk away, he wheeled round and confronted Enid.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading At the same movement Bale-Corphew advanced and, passing the Mystic, indicated the Sanctuary curtain.
MysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading At the same movement Bale-Corphew advanced and, passing the Mystic, indicated the Sanctuary curtain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading At the same movement Bale-Corphew advanced and, passing the Mystic, indicated the Sanctuary curtain.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading And as the man slunk away, he wheeled round and confronted Enid.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So this is your action?" he said, tremulously.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same movement Bale-Corphew advanced and, passing the Mystic, indicated the Sanctuary curtain.
SanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading At the same movement Bale-Corphew advanced and, passing the Mystic, indicated the Sanctuary curtain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
move stealthily
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
slunk
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From this reading And as the man slunk away, he wheeled round and confronted Enid.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So this is your action?" he said, tremulously.
spellboundadjectiveUS /ˈspelbaʊnd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For one instant Enid stood spellbound; then involuntarily she stepped backward, crumpling the slip of paper in her hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "So this is your action?" he said, tremulously.
tremulouslyadverbUS /ˈtremjələsli/
in a tremulous manner
From this reading "So this is your action?" he said, tremulously.
unsteadyadjectiveUS /ənˈstedi/
subject to change or variation
From this reading "Go!" he commanded, in an unsteady voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Go!" he commanded, in an unsteady voice.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading And as the man slunk away, he wheeled round and confronted Enid.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So this is your action?" he said, tremulously.
