used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not for a long time, I think."
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
ah
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From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I've only just left it," Nesta answered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
barber'snounUS /ˈbɑːrbərz/
possessive form of “barber” — United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
Bracebrydge
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From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
Cheriton
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From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
the organ of sight
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Not for a long time, I think."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
heightenedverbUS /ˈhaɪtənd/
past form of “heighten” — become more extreme
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know.
I've
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From this reading I've only just left it," Nesta answered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I've only just left it," Nesta answered.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
and nothing more
From this reading I've only just left it," Nesta answered.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I've only just left it," Nesta answered.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Not for a long time, I think."
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
Nesta
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From this reading I've only just left it," Nesta answered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not for a long time, I think."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
and nothing more
From this reading I've only just left it," Nesta answered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
Shalalai
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From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
slashverbUS /slæʃ/
cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
That's
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From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Not for a long time, I think."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Not for a long time, I think."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
twirlingverbUS /ˈtwɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This effect, in their sight, was heightened by a jagged scar extending from the left eye to the lower jaw, suggestive of a sword slash at close quarters, "facing the foe"-- and so forth.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That's awful hard lines on Shalalai, Miss Cheriton--ah--ha--ha," said Bracebrydge, twirling the ends of his moustache, which, waxed out on a level with the line of his mouth, gave him a sort of barber's block expression, which however, the fair of the above city, and of elsewhere, deemed martial and dashing to a degree.
