used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading But this was only for a moment; probably she remembered Edgecumbe's mental condition, and made allowance accordingly.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading But this was only for a moment; probably she remembered Edgecumbe's mental condition, and made allowance accordingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Her face flushed somewhat, and a suggestion of anger flashed from her eyes.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
Bolivick
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From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
BOLIVICK'S
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From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this was only for a moment; probably she remembered Edgecumbe's mental condition, and made allowance accordingly.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
a state at a particular time
From this reading But this was only for a moment; probably she remembered Edgecumbe's mental condition, and made allowance accordingly.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
Edgecumbe
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From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
Edgecumbe's
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From this reading But this was only for a moment; probably she remembered Edgecumbe's mental condition, and made allowance accordingly.
apart from; not including
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her face flushed somewhat, and a suggestion of anger flashed from her eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face flushed somewhat, and a suggestion of anger flashed from her eyes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Her face flushed somewhat, and a suggestion of anger flashed from her eyes.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Her face flushed somewhat, and a suggestion of anger flashed from her eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her face flushed somewhat, and a suggestion of anger flashed from her eyes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading I saw, too, that he was unable to govern his lips, which were trembling visibly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw, too, that he was unable to govern his lips, which were trembling visibly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I saw, too, that he was unable to govern his lips, which were trembling visibly.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
LORNA
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From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But this was only for a moment; probably she remembered Edgecumbe's mental condition, and made allowance accordingly.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading But this was only for a moment; probably she remembered Edgecumbe's mental condition, and made allowance accordingly.
a particular point in time
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her face flushed somewhat, and a suggestion of anger flashed from her eyes.
and nothing more
From this reading But this was only for a moment; probably she remembered Edgecumbe's mental condition, and made allowance accordingly.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But this was only for a moment; probably she remembered Edgecumbe's mental condition, and made allowance accordingly.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But this was only for a moment; probably she remembered Edgecumbe's mental condition, and made allowance accordingly.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw, too, that he was unable to govern his lips, which were trembling visibly.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But this was only for a moment; probably she remembered Edgecumbe's mental condition, and made allowance accordingly.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
not in physical motion
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Her face flushed somewhat, and a suggestion of anger flashed from her eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this was only for a moment; probably she remembered Edgecumbe's mental condition, and made allowance accordingly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I saw, too, that he was unable to govern his lips, which were trembling visibly.
a shaky motion
From this reading I saw, too, that he was unable to govern his lips, which were trembling visibly.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I saw, too, that he was unable to govern his lips, which were trembling visibly.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading I saw, too, that he was unable to govern his lips, which were trembling visibly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
at the time that
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LORNA BOLIVICK'S HOME For a moment I thought that Lorna Bolivick was somewhat annoyed at the intense and searching look which Edgecumbe gave her.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Edgecumbe still continued to look at her steadily, and I noticed that his eyes, which, except at the times when they were wistful, were quiet and steadfast, now shone like coals of fire.
