used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Maybe you know the reason already--through Thayer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
Ba'teese
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From this reading "Ba'teese may joke," came quietly, "but Ba'teese no lie.
Ba'tiste
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From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
Barry
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From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Ba'teese may joke," came quietly, "but Ba'teese no lie.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
don't
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From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
a long fixed look
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
how
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From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Ba'teese may joke," came quietly, "but Ba'teese no lie.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Maybe you know the reason already--through Thayer.
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 Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Ba'teese may joke," came quietly, "but Ba'teese no lie.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Ba'teese may joke," came quietly, "but Ba'teese no lie.
by chance
From this reading "Maybe you know the reason already--through Thayer.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
not any; not one
From this reading "Ba'teese may joke," came quietly, "but Ba'teese no lie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
with low volume
From this reading "Ba'teese may joke," came quietly, "but Ba'teese no lie.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Maybe you know the reason already--through Thayer.
Renaud
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From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
express in words
From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
Thayer
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From this reading "Maybe you know the reason already--through Thayer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through sheer determination, Barry forced a smile and pulled himself back to at least a semblance of composure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gaze of Ba'tiste Renaud was strained as he asked the question, his manner tense, excited.
at the time that
From this reading But if you don't--Ba'tiste, how much of it do you mean when you say you are a man's friend?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Maybe you know the reason already--through Thayer.
