used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
move towards
From this reading Rafaela pulled away from Jack’s arms quickly at Mr. Hampton’s approach.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Rafaela pulled away from Jack’s arms quickly at Mr. Hampton’s approach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rafaela pulled away from Jack’s arms quickly at Mr. Hampton’s approach.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Rafaela pulled away from Jack’s arms quickly at Mr. Hampton’s approach.
put or send forth
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Evidently, his handsome son did not object to offering Rafaela comfort in her distress.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Jack grinned shamelessly, and Mr. Hampton had difficulty preserving a sober countenance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Evidently, his handsome son did not object to offering Rafaela comfort in her distress.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Jack grinned shamelessly, and Mr. Hampton had difficulty preserving a sober countenance.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
psychological suffering
From this reading Evidently, his handsome son did not object to offering Rafaela comfort in her distress.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently, his handsome son did not object to offering Rafaela comfort in her distress.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He glanced at Jack, a question in his eyes.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rafaela pulled away from Jack’s arms quickly at Mr. Hampton’s approach.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced at Jack, a question in his eyes.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Jack grinned shamelessly, and Mr. Hampton had difficulty preserving a sober countenance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack grinned shamelessly, and Mr. Hampton had difficulty preserving a sober countenance.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading Jack grinned shamelessly, and Mr. Hampton had difficulty preserving a sober countenance.
Hampton'snounUS /ˈhæmptənz/
possessive form of “hampton” — United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading Rafaela pulled away from Jack’s arms quickly at Mr. Hampton’s approach.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Evidently, his handsome son did not object to offering Rafaela comfort in her distress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glanced at Jack, a question in his eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He glanced at Jack, a question in his eyes.
a small worthless amount
From this reading He glanced at Jack, a question in his eyes.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Rafaela pulled away from Jack’s arms quickly at Mr. Hampton’s approach.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Rafaela pulled away from Jack’s arms quickly at Mr. Hampton’s approach.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Evidently, his handsome son did not object to offering Rafaela comfort in her distress.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Evidently, his handsome son did not object to offering Rafaela comfort in her distress.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Jack grinned shamelessly, and Mr. Hampton had difficulty preserving a sober countenance.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Rafaela pulled away from Jack’s arms quickly at Mr. Hampton’s approach.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He glanced at Jack, a question in his eyes.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
with speed
From this reading Rafaela pulled away from Jack’s arms quickly at Mr. Hampton’s approach.
Rafaela
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From this reading Rafaela pulled away from Jack’s arms quickly at Mr. Hampton’s approach.
shamelesslyadverbUS /ˈʃeɪmləsli/
without shame
From this reading Jack grinned shamelessly, and Mr. Hampton had difficulty preserving a sober countenance.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Jack grinned shamelessly, and Mr. Hampton had difficulty preserving a sober countenance.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
a male human offspring
From this reading Evidently, his handsome son did not object to offering Rafaela comfort in her distress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The latter cast her a sharp glance and noted some slight confusion which his quick perception told him was not due solely to her anxiety over her father’s disappearance.
