used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading “Sit down,” she responded coolly, an accent of resentment rising in her voice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Sit down,” she responded coolly, an accent of resentment rising in her voice.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
react verbally
From this reading “Before I answer that important question, I’ve something I wish to ask you.”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Before I answer that important question, I’ve something I wish to ask you.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “He has betrayed the Klan to you?” he asked with eagerness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Before I answer that important question, I’ve something I wish to ask you.”
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading “He has betrayed the Klan to you?” he asked with eagerness.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading STEVE’S response to Stella’s call was prompt.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading “Sit down,” she responded coolly, an accent of resentment rising in her voice.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Sit down,” she responded coolly, an accent of resentment rising in her voice.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading “He has betrayed the Klan to you?” he asked with eagerness.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has betrayed the Klan to you?” he asked with eagerness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Sit down,” she responded coolly, an accent of resentment rising in her voice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Before I answer that important question, I’ve something I wish to ask you.”
I've
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From this reading “Before I answer that important question, I’ve something I wish to ask you.”
of great significance or value
From this reading “Before I answer that important question, I’ve something I wish to ask you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Sit down,” she responded coolly, an accent of resentment rising in her voice.
KlannounUS /klæn/
a secret society of white Southerners in the United States; was formed in the 19th century to resist the emancipation of slaves; used terrorist tactics to suppress Black people
From this reading “He has betrayed the Klan to you?” he asked with eagerness.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading STEVE’S response to Stella’s call was prompt.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Before I answer that important question, I’ve something I wish to ask you.”
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading “Sit down,” she responded coolly, an accent of resentment rising in her voice.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “Sit down,” she responded coolly, an accent of resentment rising in her voice.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading STEVE’S response to Stella’s call was prompt.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “Sit down,” she responded coolly, an accent of resentment rising in her voice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Sit down,” she responded coolly, an accent of resentment rising in her voice.
be seated
From this reading “Sit down,” she responded coolly, an accent of resentment rising in her voice.
sleekadjectiveUS /sliːk/
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Before I answer that important question, I’ve something I wish to ask you.”
Stella'snounUS /ˈsteləz/
possessive form of “stella” — United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading STEVE’S response to Stella’s call was prompt.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
STEVE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STEVE’S response to Stella’s call was prompt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Before I answer that important question, I’ve something I wish to ask you.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STEVE’S response to Stella’s call was prompt.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Sit down,” she responded coolly, an accent of resentment rising in her voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STEVE’S response to Stella’s call was prompt.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Before I answer that important question, I’ve something I wish to ask you.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He entered the library with heavy, firm step, a flush of triumph on his sleek handsome animal face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “He has betrayed the Klan to you?” he asked with eagerness.
