used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
at or in the front
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He started in surprise, yet answered as though the unexpected query had been merely an echo of his own thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He started in surprise, yet answered as though the unexpected query had been merely an echo of his own thoughts.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He started in surprise, yet answered as though the unexpected query had been merely an echo of his own thoughts.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
put or send forth
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading He started in surprise, yet answered as though the unexpected query had been merely an echo of his own thoughts.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
FAIRFAX
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From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You have known Senor Sanchez for some time, sir?"
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
grippingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He started in surprise, yet answered as though the unexpected query had been merely an echo of his own thoughts.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have known Senor Sanchez for some time, sir?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
how
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From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "You have known Senor Sanchez for some time, sir?"
mainsailnoun
the lowermost sail on the mainmast
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
and nothing more
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
monosyllables
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From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
not any; not one
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
and nothing more
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He started in surprise, yet answered as though the unexpected query had been merely an echo of his own thoughts.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading He started in surprise, yet answered as though the unexpected query had been merely an echo of his own thoughts.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
SancheznounUS /ˈsæntʃez/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
not often
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading "You have known Senor Sanchez for some time, sir?"
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
term of address for a man
From this reading "You have known Senor Sanchez for some time, sir?"
be seated
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "You have known Senor Sanchez for some time, sir?"
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
spokesnounUS /spoʊks/
plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started in surprise, yet answered as though the unexpected query had been merely an echo of his own thoughts.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He started in surprise, yet answered as though the unexpected query had been merely an echo of his own thoughts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He started in surprise, yet answered as though the unexpected query had been merely an echo of his own thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He started in surprise, yet answered as though the unexpected query had been merely an echo of his own thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You have known Senor Sanchez for some time, sir?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading He started in surprise, yet answered as though the unexpected query had been merely an echo of his own thoughts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He remained bending over her, with his back turned toward us chattering away, although she only answered in monosyllables, seldom glancing up into his face.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FAIRFAX SPEAKS WITH ME Sanchez drew a chair into the slight shade cast by the mainsail, and induced his reluctant companion to sit down.
but in spite of that
From this reading With hands gripping the spokes of the wheel, and my attention concentrated on the course ahead, I could yet notice how closely Fairfax was observing the two, with no pleasant expression in his eyes, and, forgetful that I was merely a servant, I ventured a question.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have known Senor Sanchez for some time, sir?"
