used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Further than that, I'm afraid we do not know!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
for the reason that
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
craggyadjectiveUS /ˈkræɡi/
having hills and crags
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
culturaladjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərəl/
of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Further than that, I'm afraid we do not know!"
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "And further than that--" "Yes?"
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
I'm
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From this reading "Further than that, I'm afraid we do not know!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Further than that, I'm afraid we do not know!"
Kriijorl's
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From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Further than that, I'm afraid we do not know!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
SaintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "And further than that--" "Yes?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And further than that--" "Yes?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kriijorl's answering smile was thin, and there was a puzzled look in his craggy features.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We fight because the Book of the Saints says we must!" he answered at length.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Mason felt his features twisting into an incredulous expression despite his efforts to realize and appreciate the wide gap of cultural differences between them.
an affirmative
From this reading "And further than that--" "Yes?"
