the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The question steadied her to an extent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PREPARATIONS Pyne found Enid rosy-red and inclined to be tearful.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It is nothing of any consequence," she said and darted past him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PREPARATIONS Pyne found Enid rosy-red and inclined to be tearful.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "It is nothing of any consequence," she said and darted past him.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading "It is nothing of any consequence," she said and darted past him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
EnidnounUS /ˈiːnɪd/
a town in north central Oklahoma
From this reading PREPARATIONS Pyne found Enid rosy-red and inclined to be tearful.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The question steadied her to an extent.
set up or found
From this reading PREPARATIONS Pyne found Enid rosy-red and inclined to be tearful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The question steadied her to an extent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is nothing of any consequence," she said and darted past him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading PREPARATIONS Pyne found Enid rosy-red and inclined to be tearful.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is nothing of any consequence," she said and darted past him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is nothing of any consequence," she said and darted past him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
not any; not one
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "It is nothing of any consequence," she said and darted past him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "It is nothing of any consequence," she said and darted past him.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS Pyne found Enid rosy-red and inclined to be tearful.
Pyne
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From this reading PREPARATIONS Pyne found Enid rosy-red and inclined to be tearful.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question steadied her to an extent.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
rosy-red
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From this reading PREPARATIONS Pyne found Enid rosy-red and inclined to be tearful.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is nothing of any consequence," she said and darted past him.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
service-room
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From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is nothing of any consequence," she said and darted past him.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
steadiedadjectiveUS /ˈstedid/
made steady or constant
From this reading The question steadied her to an extent.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
not in physical motion
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
tearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/
filled with or marked by tears
From this reading PREPARATIONS Pyne found Enid rosy-red and inclined to be tearful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PREPARATIONS Pyne found Enid rosy-red and inclined to be tearful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dying light of day was still strong enough in the service-room to permit these things to be seen.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "No bad news, I hope?" he inquired, though the sight of Stephen Brand, seated at his desk and placidly writing, was reassuring.
