used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Louis, still pale with indignation, glared at his adversary fiercely, while the latter faced him defiantly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
antagonisticadjectiveUS /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
indicating opposition or resistance
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading Louis, still pale with indignation, glared at his adversary fiercely, while the latter faced him defiantly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
communicated in words
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Louis, still pale with indignation, glared at his adversary fiercely, while the latter faced him defiantly.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Louis, still pale with indignation, glared at his adversary fiercely, while the latter faced him defiantly.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
Florestan
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From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading Louis, still pale with indignation, glared at his adversary fiercely, while the latter faced him defiantly.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Louis, still pale with indignation, glared at his adversary fiercely, while the latter faced him defiantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Louis, still pale with indignation, glared at his adversary fiercely, while the latter faced him defiantly.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Louis, still pale with indignation, glared at his adversary fiercely, while the latter faced him defiantly.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis, still pale with indignation, glared at his adversary fiercely, while the latter faced him defiantly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
a particular point in time
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
many times at short intervals
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Louis, still pale with indignation, glared at his adversary fiercely, while the latter faced him defiantly.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
physiognomynoun
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
Saint-Herem
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
not in physical motion
From this reading Louis, still pale with indignation, glared at his adversary fiercely, while the latter faced him defiantly.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
threateninglyadverbUS /ˈθretənɪŋli/
in a menacing manner
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To dare raise a hand on me!--an old soldier!" cried the commander, advancing threateningly toward Louis.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The first moment of surprise and greeting over, the actors in the foregoing scene resumed their antagonistic attitude toward each other.
usurernoun
someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
at the time that
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Louis, still pale with indignation, glared at his adversary fiercely, while the latter faced him defiantly.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Florestan de Saint-Herem was a man of thirty, at the most, with handsome features and a commanding, elegant figure.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His physiognomy expressed both intelligence and wit, but often wore a mask of supercilious impertinence when addressing persons of the same stamp as the usurer.
