used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He had built up a substantial reputation for himself in Roxton and the neighborhood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading His professional honesty was unimpeachable, his skill as a surgeon a matter of common gossip.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
divisible by two
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had built up a substantial reputation for himself in Roxton and the neighborhood.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading His professional honesty was unimpeachable, his skill as a surgeon a matter of common gossip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had built up a substantial reputation for himself in Roxton and the neighborhood.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had built up a substantial reputation for himself in Roxton and the neighborhood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading His professional honesty was unimpeachable, his skill as a surgeon a matter of common gossip.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
LombardnounUS /ˈlɑːmbɑːrd/
a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His professional honesty was unimpeachable, his skill as a surgeon a matter of common gossip.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
Murchison
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From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He had built up a substantial reputation for himself in Roxton and the neighborhood.
not any; not one
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading His professional honesty was unimpeachable, his skill as a surgeon a matter of common gossip.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He had built up a substantial reputation for himself in Roxton and the neighborhood.
Roxton
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From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading His professional honesty was unimpeachable, his skill as a surgeon a matter of common gossip.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading He had built up a substantial reputation for himself in Roxton and the neighborhood.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading His professional honesty was unimpeachable, his skill as a surgeon a matter of common gossip.
taintnounUS /teɪnt/
the state of being contaminated
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even to his most intimate friends, James Murchison would have appeared as the one man least likely to be dominated by any inherited taint of body or mind.
unimpeachableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbəl/
beyond doubt or reproach
From this reading His professional honesty was unimpeachable, his skill as a surgeon a matter of common gossip.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had built up a substantial reputation for himself in Roxton and the neighborhood.
virilitynounUS /vərˈɪləti/
the masculine property of being capable of copulation and procreation
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
which person or people
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No one in Roxton would have imagined that any shadow of dread darkened the windows of the house in Lombard Street.
but in spite of that
From this reading His face was the face of a man who had mastered his own passions, the mouth firm yet generous, the jaw powerful, the eyes and forehead suggesting the philosopher behind the virility of the man of action.
