used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
Ainley
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From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
(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From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
in addition
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
Anderton
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From this reading For a moment there was silence, then Anderton spoke.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "There is no need that I should," answered Ainley with a bitter, hopeless laugh.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading "There is no need that I should," answered Ainley with a bitter, hopeless laugh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
Chigmok's
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From this reading "Would you like to hear Chigmok's story, Ainley?"
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
apart from; not including
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment there was silence, then Anderton spoke.
fro
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From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Would you like to hear Chigmok's story, Ainley?"
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading "There is no need that I should," answered Ainley with a bitter, hopeless laugh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There is no need that I should," answered Ainley with a bitter, hopeless laugh.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is no need that I should," answered Ainley with a bitter, hopeless laugh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "There is no need that I should," answered Ainley with a bitter, hopeless laugh.
held up in the air
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Would you like to hear Chigmok's story, Ainley?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment there was silence, then Anderton spoke.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "There is no need that I should," answered Ainley with a bitter, hopeless laugh.
not any; not one
From this reading "There is no need that I should," answered Ainley with a bitter, hopeless laugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
others
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From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
PARADISEnounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "There is no need that I should," answered Ainley with a bitter, hopeless laugh.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For a moment there was silence, then Anderton spoke.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading For a moment there was silence, then Anderton spoke.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Would you like to hear Chigmok's story, Ainley?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There is no need that I should," answered Ainley with a bitter, hopeless laugh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a moment there was silence, then Anderton spoke.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a moment there was silence, then Anderton spoke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
at the time that
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
which person or people
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TRAIL TO PARADISE When Ainley lifted a white, tortured face, it was to find the man whom he had used as a tool, and whom, having used, he had tried to kill, seated by the fire, staring at him with his evil eyes full of hate.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The others also sat watching him, all except Helen who had withdrawn to the shadow of the wood, and was walking restlessly to and fro, unable to witness further the downfall of a man whom she had known so well.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would you like to hear Chigmok's story, Ainley?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Would you like to hear Chigmok's story, Ainley?"
