used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “Will you ring for a light, Eleanor?” requested Aunt Philomela.
Barnes
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From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
Eleanor
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From this reading “Will you ring for a light, Eleanor?” requested Aunt Philomela.
divisible by two
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Will you ring for a light, Eleanor?” requested Aunt Philomela.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
hazarded
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From this reading “The dark is very restful,” hazarded Barnes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
how
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From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The dark is very restful,” hazarded Barnes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “Will you ring for a light, Eleanor?” requested Aunt Philomela.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
PattennounUS /ˈpætən/
footwear usually with wooden soles
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
Philomela
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From this reading “Will you ring for a light, Eleanor?” requested Aunt Philomela.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading “Will you ring for a light, Eleanor?” requested Aunt Philomela.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading “The dark is very restful,” hazarded Barnes.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “Will you ring for a light, Eleanor?” requested Aunt Philomela.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
THREE-FINGERED
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From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This made it easier to understand how the blind father gave himself up completely to that other illusion.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
precisely as stated
From this reading “The dark is very restful,” hazarded Barnes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he could see nothing of her more than an outline, he was able to follow every expression.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THREE-FINGERED BILL Barnes noted that Miss Van Patten had a personality which asserted itself even in the dark.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will you ring for a light, Eleanor?” requested Aunt Philomela.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Will you ring for a light, Eleanor?” requested Aunt Philomela.
