used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘Never mind me, sir, for a minute or two.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ‘Any had news?’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading ‘Bad enough,’ said the man gloomily.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading ‘Bad enough,’ said the man gloomily.
Ernest
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From this reading ‘What is the matter, John?’ said Ernest kindly.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘Never mind me, sir, for a minute or two.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading ‘Bad enough,’ said the man gloomily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘Any had news?’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘What is the matter, John?’ said Ernest kindly.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading ‘What is the matter, John?’ said Ernest kindly.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading ‘What is the matter, John?’ said Ernest kindly.
levelledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
inflected form of “level” — aim at
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ‘Bad enough,’ said the man gloomily.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ‘What is the matter, John?’ said Ernest kindly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Never mind me, sir, for a minute or two.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ‘Never mind me, sir, for a minute or two.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading ‘Never mind me, sir, for a minute or two.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
Neuchamp
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From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ‘Never mind me, sir, for a minute or two.
information about recent and important events
From this reading ‘Any had news?’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ‘Never mind me, sir, for a minute or two.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘What is the matter, John?’ said Ernest kindly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
cut with a saw
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
term of address for a man
From this reading ‘Never mind me, sir, for a minute or two.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ‘Never mind me, sir, for a minute or two.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ‘What is the matter, John?’ said Ernest kindly.
at the time that
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Mr. Neuchamp turned, he saw an expression so fell and deadly upon Jack’s changed face that he instinctively recalled the day when he first stood before him with levelled weapon and the same stern brow.
