used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But he has queer ways.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
make right or correct
From this reading Evidently the guess was a correct one.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "No, he's no lunatic," the professional quietly declared.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently the guess was a correct one.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading "Hush!" he muttered; and the other grinned.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Evidently the guess was a correct one.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But he has queer ways.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hush!" he muttered; and the other grinned.
he's
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From this reading "No, he's no lunatic," the professional quietly declared.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading "Hush!" he muttered; and the other grinned.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading "No, he's no lunatic," the professional quietly declared.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Hush!" he muttered; and the other grinned.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, he's no lunatic," the professional quietly declared.
on one occasion
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Hush!" he muttered; and the other grinned.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
paler
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From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading "No, he's no lunatic," the professional quietly declared.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "But he has queer ways.
with low volume
From this reading "No, he's no lunatic," the professional quietly declared.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
squirmed
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Stenographers
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From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evidently the guess was a correct one.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "But he has queer ways.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "_Stenographers must be counted_" Young Fellows squirmed and turned a shade paler, if one could trust the sickly violet ray that shot down from the once exquisitely colored window high up over their heads.
