used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
BismarcknounUS /ˈbɪzmɑːrk/
German statesman under whose leadership Germany was united (1815-1898)
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her pain at his laxity and indifference was not unmixed with pity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
DallasnounUS /ˈdæləs/
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
greatly pleased
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not hear it, yet she knew how he felt.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She did not hear it, yet she knew how he felt.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
frettingverbUS /ˈfretɪŋ/
inflected form of “fret” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
goateenounUS /ˈɡoʊˈtiː/
a small chin beard trimmed to a point; named for its resemblance to a goat's beard
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She did not hear it, yet she knew how he felt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But her pain at his laxity and indifference was not unmixed with pity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
how
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From this reading She did not hear it, yet she knew how he felt.
ice-bound
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From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading But her pain at his laxity and indifference was not unmixed with pity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not hear it, yet she knew how he felt.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She did not hear it, yet she knew how he felt.
lamenessnoun
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
laxitynounUS /ˈlæksəti/
the condition of being physiologically lax
From this reading But her pain at his laxity and indifference was not unmixed with pity.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
misledverbUS /mɪˈsled/
inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
information about recent and important events
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
a brief written record
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
on one occasion
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
and nothing more
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading But her pain at his laxity and indifference was not unmixed with pity.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading But her pain at his laxity and indifference was not unmixed with pity.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
section-boss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not hear it, yet she knew how he felt.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The previous day, though a casual observer might have been misled by his garrulous fretting over Ben's lameness, she was quick to note, and with a pang, that, secretly, he was relieved.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading But her pain at his laxity and indifference was not unmixed with pity.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
WARPEDadjectiveUS /wɔːrpt/
used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BEFORE THE WARPED DOOR The section-boss was thoroughly surprised and not altogether delighted at being roused early the following morning with the news that he could start at once for Bismarck.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As Dallas' voice penetrated the partition, he returned the only reply his ice-bound moustache and goatee would permit--a muffled growl.
but in spite of that
From this reading She did not hear it, yet she knew how he felt.
