used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERESTING PROPOSITION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
assistant's
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From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
auctioneer's
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From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
bluntlyadverbUS /ˈblʌntli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading "No, I didn't," returned Matt bluntly.
terminate
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
didn't
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From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
Dilks
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From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, I didn't," returned Matt bluntly.
of the present time and place
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading AN INTERESTING PROPOSITION.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading "No, I didn't," returned Matt bluntly.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
come together
From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
not any; not one
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
PROPOSITIONnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading AN INTERESTING PROPOSITION.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "No, I didn't," returned Matt bluntly.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
in the near future
From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But a second look into the old auctioneer's assistant's face assured him that no immediate harm was meant, and he stood his ground, his eyes flashing, defiantly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On catching sight of Andrew Dilks Matt's first thought was to break and run.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You didn't expect us to meet quite so soon, did you?" remarked Andrew Dilks with a quiet smile.
