used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
artisannounUS /ˈɑːrtəzən/
a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
fearless and daring
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The dust on his boots showed that he had walked a long way.
cause to be bored
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
DOROTHEA
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From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
remove the dust from
From this reading The dust on his boots showed that he had walked a long way.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
a boy or man
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
with resolute determination
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
Franz
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From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dust on his boots showed that he had walked a long way.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The dust on his boots showed that he had walked a long way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dust on his boots showed that he had walked a long way.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The dust on his boots showed that he had walked a long way.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
new-comer
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From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dust on his boots showed that he had walked a long way.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The dust on his boots showed that he had walked a long way.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
having a supporting base
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dust on his boots showed that he had walked a long way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPY DOROTHEA and her father both looked round and caught sight of the new-comer at the same moment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading They saw a tall, handsome fellow of about thirty, dressed like an artisan of good standing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The dust on his boots showed that he had walked a long way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The dust on his boots showed that he had walked a long way.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His dark, firmly stamped features bore the marks of thought and endurance, and his whole bearing was bold, resolute--almost defiant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Old Franz drew back with a scowl as this stranger presented himself before the gate.
