used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
anew
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
(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 His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Empress," the new-comer began, "I wonder at your courage.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Galatea began to paint her eyebrows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "Empress," the new-comer began, "I wonder at your courage.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Theodora returned his creeping salutation by a slight nod.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
EmpressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading "Empress," the new-comer began, "I wonder at your courage.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Galatea began to paint her eyebrows.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
forty-years
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From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
GalateanounUS /ˌɡæləˈtiːə/
(Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Galatea began to paint her eyebrows.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Empress," the new-comer began, "I wonder at your courage.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
new-comer
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From this reading "Empress," the new-comer began, "I wonder at your courage.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Theodora returned his creeping salutation by a slight nod.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
make a painting
From this reading Galatea began to paint her eyebrows.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Theodora returned his creeping salutation by a slight nod.
round-backedadjective
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Theodora returned his creeping salutation by a slight nod.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Theodora returned his creeping salutation by a slight nod.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Empress," the new-comer began, "I wonder at your courage.
Theodora
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From this reading Theodora returned his creeping salutation by a slight nod.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Galatea began to paint her eyebrows.
which person or people
From this reading Galatea appeared again immediately, accompanied by a little round-backed man, who looked much older than his forty-years justified.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading His wise, but pinched features, piercing eyes, and cunning mouth, made a disagreeable impression on all who observed him.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Empress," the new-comer began, "I wonder at your courage.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Empress," the new-comer began, "I wonder at your courage.
