used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes he came upon her suddenly and found her staring into space.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At such times he saw indignation in the soft brown eyes, or wrath, or terror.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading At such times he saw indignation in the soft brown eyes, or wrath, or terror.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEN THE CLASH CAME.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
CLASHnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading WHEN THE CLASH CAME.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
ever-recurring
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From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
set up or found
From this reading Sometimes he came upon her suddenly and found her staring into space.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes he came upon her suddenly and found her staring into space.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading At such times he saw indignation in the soft brown eyes, or wrath, or terror.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sometimes he came upon her suddenly and found her staring into space.
Jud
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From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
a brief written record
From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At such times he saw indignation in the soft brown eyes, or wrath, or terror.
cut with a saw
From this reading At such times he saw indignation in the soft brown eyes, or wrath, or terror.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading At such times he saw indignation in the soft brown eyes, or wrath, or terror.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he came upon her suddenly and found her staring into space.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Sometimes he came upon her suddenly and found her staring into space.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Sometimes he came upon her suddenly and found her staring into space.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At such times he saw indignation in the soft brown eyes, or wrath, or terror.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Sometimes he came upon her suddenly and found her staring into space.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading At such times he saw indignation in the soft brown eyes, or wrath, or terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE CLASH CAME.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At such times he saw indignation in the soft brown eyes, or wrath, or terror.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Despite her apparent cheerfulness, Jud could but note the ever-recurring look of trouble in her eyes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sometimes he came upon her suddenly and found her staring into space.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE CLASH CAME.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those wistful eyes, when they were not merry with smiles, were following him with an anxious look like that of a faithful dog.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading At such times he saw indignation in the soft brown eyes, or wrath, or terror.
