used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The chair stood in the direct light of the lamp, but Adrian did not notice that.
the act of departing
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The chair stood in the direct light of the lamp, but Adrian did not notice that.
command with authority
From this reading The chair stood in the direct light of the lamp, but Adrian did not notice that.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
Dutton's
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From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
easy-chair
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From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
divisible by two
From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chair stood in the direct light of the lamp, but Adrian did not notice that.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
a boy or man
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The chair stood in the direct light of the lamp, but Adrian did not notice that.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The chair stood in the direct light of the lamp, but Adrian did not notice that.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The chair stood in the direct light of the lamp, but Adrian did not notice that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chair stood in the direct light of the lamp, but Adrian did not notice that.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The chair stood in the direct light of the lamp, but Adrian did not notice that.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Dutton's face was a little graver than usual but his manner was even more kind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DEPARTURE But Adrian need not have dreaded the interview to which his host had summoned him.
which person or people
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a man to whom justice seemed the highest good, who had himself suffered most bitterly from injustice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was forcing himself to be perfectly fair with the lad and it was even with a smile that he motioned toward an easy-chair opposite himself.
