used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marc and Toffee swung quickly out of the courtroom and started down the corridor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Besides, neither was in a mood to ask questions.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, neither was in a mood to ask questions.
terminate
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
cleanlyadverbUS /ˈkliːnli/
smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Marc and Toffee swung quickly out of the courtroom and started down the corridor.
courtroomnounUS /ˈkɔːrtruːm/
a room in which a lawcourt sits
From this reading Marc and Toffee swung quickly out of the courtroom and started down the corridor.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Marc frowned deeply.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Marc and Toffee swung quickly out of the courtroom and started down the corridor.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The future, in view of past events, was not reassuring.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Marc frowned deeply.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The future, in view of past events, was not reassuring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
MarcnounUS /mɑːrk/
made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
From this reading Marc and Toffee swung quickly out of the courtroom and started down the corridor.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Besides, neither was in a mood to ask questions.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Besides, neither was in a mood to ask questions.
nippingadjectiveUS /ˈnɪpɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marc and Toffee swung quickly out of the courtroom and started down the corridor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Marc and Toffee swung quickly out of the courtroom and started down the corridor.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The future, in view of past events, was not reassuring.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Besides, neither was in a mood to ask questions.
with speed
From this reading Marc and Toffee swung quickly out of the courtroom and started down the corridor.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading The future, in view of past events, was not reassuring.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
smotheringadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Marc and Toffee swung quickly out of the courtroom and started down the corridor.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Marc and Toffee swung quickly out of the courtroom and started down the corridor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marc and Toffee swung quickly out of the courtroom and started down the corridor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Besides, neither was in a mood to ask questions.
ToffeenounUS /ˈtɑːfi/
caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
From this reading Marc and Toffee swung quickly out of the courtroom and started down the corridor.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
unrequitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈkwaɪtɪd/
not returned in kind
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The future, in view of past events, was not reassuring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not entirely certain that they were officially allowed this break from the smothering embrace of the law, but since it was a love that was totally unrequited they felt perfectly justified in nipping it off as cleanly and quickly as possible.
