used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
speak to
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
anew
From this reading But the Duc was in high feather again and fairly danced to the door.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
Barry
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From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Duc was in high feather again and fairly danced to the door.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading But the Duc was in high feather again and fairly danced to the door.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
Duc
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From this reading But the Duc was in high feather again and fairly danced to the door.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading But the Duc was in high feather again and fairly danced to the door.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading But the Duc was in high feather again and fairly danced to the door.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
fool'snounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
a long fixed look
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
a quick look
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But the Duc was in high feather again and fairly danced to the door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
Horton
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From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
Jim's
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From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
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 Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
Moira
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From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
Moira's
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From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
mustachesnounUS /ˈmʌstæʃɪz/
plural of “mustache” — an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
Nora
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From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
probitynounUS /ˈproʊbəti/
complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
Quinlevin
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From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
stoliditynoun
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading And then her glance turned from him to Quinlevin as she moved past Horton toward the door.
Vautrin
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From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jim’s gaze met Moira’s for the fraction of a second and brief as it was, he seemed to find a glimpse of that fool’s paradise in which he had lived for a while.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Nora Burke, her stolidity shaken, her arrogant mien fallen amid the wreck of her probity, sent a fleeting glance over her shoulder toward the long mustaches of de Vautrin and stumbled after Moira.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you give me your Paris address, that I may send you the money, Mr. Barry Quinlevin?" he shouted after him into the corridor.
