having companions or an escort
From this reading The couple had accompanied their stare with eager whisperings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, as if on some hasty decision, they pushed back their chairs and got up.
Annesley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No man in the restaurant appeared more calmly at ease than he.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading No man in the restaurant appeared more calmly at ease than he.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Then, as if on some hasty decision, they pushed back their chairs and got up.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He had the self-control, however, not to look round, not even to change expression.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The couple had accompanied their stare with eager whisperings.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Then, as if on some hasty decision, they pushed back their chairs and got up.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The couple had accompanied their stare with eager whisperings.
move gently or carefully
From this reading No man in the restaurant appeared more calmly at ease than he.
divisible by two
From this reading He had the self-control, however, not to look round, not even to change expression.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He had the self-control, however, not to look round, not even to change expression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then, as if on some hasty decision, they pushed back their chairs and got up.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the self-control, however, not to look round, not even to change expression.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Then, as if on some hasty decision, they pushed back their chairs and got up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had the self-control, however, not to look round, not even to change expression.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then, as if on some hasty decision, they pushed back their chairs and got up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had the self-control, however, not to look round, not even to change expression.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man in the restaurant appeared more calmly at ease than he.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No man in the restaurant appeared more calmly at ease than he.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
not any; not one
From this reading No man in the restaurant appeared more calmly at ease than he.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had the self-control, however, not to look round, not even to change expression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, as if on some hasty decision, they pushed back their chairs and got up.
pin-pricks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Then, as if on some hasty decision, they pushed back their chairs and got up.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading No man in the restaurant appeared more calmly at ease than he.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He had the self-control, however, not to look round, not even to change expression.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading He had the self-control, however, not to look round, not even to change expression.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then, as if on some hasty decision, they pushed back their chairs and got up.
stabverbUS /stæb/
use a knife on
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The couple had accompanied their stare with eager whisperings.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No man in the restaurant appeared more calmly at ease than he.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The couple had accompanied their stare with eager whisperings.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as if on some hasty decision, they pushed back their chairs and got up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as if on some hasty decision, they pushed back their chairs and got up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then, as if on some hasty decision, they pushed back their chairs and got up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT The men were staring so keenly at "Mr. N. Smith" that it seemed to Annesley he must feel the stab of eyes, sharp as pin-pricks, in his back.
whisperings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The couple had accompanied their stare with eager whisperings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The couple had accompanied their stare with eager whisperings.
