aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I'll tell you about it later," he curtly replied, attacking the salad again.
the state of being absent
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "One of my acquaintances has met with trouble--financial trouble--and wants my help.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
anew
From this reading I'll tell you about it later," he curtly replied, attacking the salad again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading I'll tell you about it later," he curtly replied, attacking the salad again.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading I'll tell you about it later," he curtly replied, attacking the salad again.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Kate saw at once that some dark thing shadowed him, "What is it, Morton?"
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
divisible by two
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading "One of my acquaintances has met with trouble--financial trouble--and wants my help.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "One of my acquaintances has met with trouble--financial trouble--and wants my help.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "One of my acquaintances has met with trouble--financial trouble--and wants my help.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kate saw at once that some dark thing shadowed him, "What is it, Morton?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
I'll
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From this reading I'll tell you about it later," he curtly replied, attacking the salad again.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kate saw at once that some dark thing shadowed him, "What is it, Morton?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kate saw at once that some dark thing shadowed him, "What is it, Morton?"
Kate
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From this reading Kate saw at once that some dark thing shadowed him, "What is it, Morton?"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I'll tell you about it later," he curtly replied, attacking the salad again.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "One of my acquaintances has met with trouble--financial trouble--and wants my help.
mind-reading
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From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Kate saw at once that some dark thing shadowed him, "What is it, Morton?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "One of my acquaintances has met with trouble--financial trouble--and wants my help.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
on one occasion
From this reading Kate saw at once that some dark thing shadowed him, "What is it, Morton?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One of my acquaintances has met with trouble--financial trouble--and wants my help.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
RealizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I'll tell you about it later," he curtly replied, attacking the salad again.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
saladnounUS /ˈsæləd/
food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
From this reading I'll tell you about it later," he curtly replied, attacking the salad again.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
cut with a saw
From this reading Kate saw at once that some dark thing shadowed him, "What is it, Morton?"
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading Kate saw at once that some dark thing shadowed him, "What is it, Morton?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Kate saw at once that some dark thing shadowed him, "What is it, Morton?"
express in words
From this reading I'll tell you about it later," he curtly replied, attacking the salad again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I'll tell you about it later," he curtly replied, attacking the salad again.
a special situation
From this reading Kate saw at once that some dark thing shadowed him, "What is it, Morton?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "One of my acquaintances has met with trouble--financial trouble--and wants my help.
Viola's
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From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "One of my acquaintances has met with trouble--financial trouble--and wants my help.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was silenced though not satisfied, and dinner was resumed in almost painful silence and in general depression.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Kate saw at once that some dark thing shadowed him, "What is it, Morton?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Realizing at length that every additional minute of absence made his explanation more difficult, he returned to his guests with impassive face and resolute determination to control his thought even from Viola's mind-reading power.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I'll tell you about it later," he curtly replied, attacking the salad again.
