used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRISIS AT PENNINGHAME.
(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 All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
any thing at all
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sometimes there was a look in his eyes--a quiver as of meaning, between the half-closed lids.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CRISIS AT PENNINGHAME.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Sometimes there was a look in his eyes--a quiver as of meaning, between the half-closed lids.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
terminate
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading A CRISIS AT PENNINGHAME.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not rally.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sometimes there was a look in his eyes--a quiver as of meaning, between the half-closed lids.
half-closed
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From this reading Sometimes there was a look in his eyes--a quiver as of meaning, between the half-closed lids.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not rally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes there was a look in his eyes--a quiver as of meaning, between the half-closed lids.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Sometimes there was a look in his eyes--a quiver as of meaning, between the half-closed lids.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sometimes there was a look in his eyes--a quiver as of meaning, between the half-closed lids.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Sometimes there was a look in his eyes--a quiver as of meaning, between the half-closed lids.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not rally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
PENNINGHAME
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From this reading A CRISIS AT PENNINGHAME.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading Sometimes there was a look in his eyes--a quiver as of meaning, between the half-closed lids.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading He did not rally.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes there was a look in his eyes--a quiver as of meaning, between the half-closed lids.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
express in words
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes there was a look in his eyes--a quiver as of meaning, between the half-closed lids.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All this time the old Squire lay in the same stupor of death in life.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes there was a look in his eyes--a quiver as of meaning, between the half-closed lids.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But they could not tell what it meant, or indeed if it was anything but vague reflection of the light that would break in through a drawn curtain or raised blind.
