used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
anew
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
episodesnounUS /ˈepəsoʊdz/
plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
intelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
jurymen
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From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
become covered with mist
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
a particular point in time
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
not any; not one
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
phantasmagorianounUS /fænˌtæzməˈɡɔːriə/
a constantly changing medley of real or imagined images (as in a dream)
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
in the near future
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
sardonicadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈdɑːnɪk/
disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
for a short time
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
a special situation
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
unfoldverbUS /ənˈfoʊld/
develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The faces in Court blended into a sort of misty phantasmagoria, until out of the mist one face immediately opposite him riveted his attention.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
directed up
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
(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 Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a face to be remembered; a face he was destined to see again in the course of those tragic episodes which the history of events in London was shortly to unfold.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole thing seemed unreal, impossible, and the monotonous calling of the names of the jurymen fell upon his ears like a buzzing sound of no intelligible significance.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Bobby Herrick was sound in wind and limb; healthy in heart and brain; but for a moment or two he sat dazed and helpless in face of the position that confronted him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presently it stood out, distinct and well defined, with a watchful look in the dark and piercing eyes, and a sardonic smile on its upward curving lips.
