used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE END OF IT ALL.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
Anstruther
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From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
Anstruther's
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From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
Barmouth
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From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
gotten under control
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF IT ALL.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF IT ALL.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF IT ALL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
swallowingverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
moving very fast
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
express in words
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF IT ALL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
a special situation
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
propel through the air
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He saw Anstruther throw up his head, and the apple of his throat moved as if in the act of swallowing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no occasion to tell him that the pearl had contained some deadly poison, for already the effect of it was apparent on Anstruther's features.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
a Caucasian
From this reading Barmouth could see a little speck of foam like a white feather on the lips of his companion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole thing had been so swift and unexpected, that Barmouth could not blame himself for what had happened.
