used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
BelgianadjectiveUS /ˈbeldʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people
From this reading She was only strong enough to work from morning to night, packing and carrying large, heavy parcels for the Belgian soldiers.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She was only strong enough to work from morning to night, packing and carrying large, heavy parcels for the Belgian soldiers.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was not strong enough to nurse in the hospitals.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was only strong enough to work from morning to night, packing and carrying large, heavy parcels for the Belgian soldiers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was only strong enough to work from morning to night, packing and carrying large, heavy parcels for the Belgian soldiers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading She was only strong enough to work from morning to night, packing and carrying large, heavy parcels for the Belgian soldiers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading She was not strong enough to nurse in the hospitals.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not strong enough to nurse in the hospitals.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was only strong enough to work from morning to night, packing and carrying large, heavy parcels for the Belgian soldiers.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She was only strong enough to work from morning to night, packing and carrying large, heavy parcels for the Belgian soldiers.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She was only strong enough to work from morning to night, packing and carrying large, heavy parcels for the Belgian soldiers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading She was not strong enough to nurse in the hospitals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
and nothing more
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading She was only strong enough to work from morning to night, packing and carrying large, heavy parcels for the Belgian soldiers.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading She was only strong enough to work from morning to night, packing and carrying large, heavy parcels for the Belgian soldiers.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Veronica had been rejected too.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not strong enough to nurse in the hospitals.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading She was only strong enough to work from morning to night, packing and carrying large, heavy parcels for the Belgian soldiers.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She was not strong enough to nurse in the hospitals.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Veronica had been rejected too.
the topmost one of two
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading Veronica had been rejected too.
Veronica's
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From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
which person or people
From this reading And now he, who had been so indifferent and so contemptuous, was sensitive to the least quiver of his mother's upper lip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Veronica's were the only eyes that were kind to him; that did not hunt him down with implacable suggestion and reminder.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was only strong enough to work from morning to night, packing and carrying large, heavy parcels for the Belgian soldiers.
