used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked sternly: "and what has brought you here?"
weapons considered collectively
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked sternly: "and what has brought you here?"
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
bare-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bare-headed seafaring man who stood in the centre of the hall was Captain Samuel Prodder.
BEENauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE DEED THAT HAD BEEN DONE IN THE WOOD.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The bare-headed seafaring man who stood in the centre of the hall was Captain Samuel Prodder.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The bare-headed seafaring man who stood in the centre of the hall was Captain Samuel Prodder.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading THE DEED THAT HAD BEEN DONE IN THE WOOD.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE DEED THAT HAD BEEN DONE IN THE WOOD.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
brought together in one place
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DEED THAT HAD BEEN DONE IN THE WOOD.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The bare-headed seafaring man who stood in the centre of the hall was Captain Samuel Prodder.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked sternly: "and what has brought you here?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked sternly: "and what has brought you here?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEED THAT HAD BEEN DONE IN THE WOOD.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The bare-headed seafaring man who stood in the centre of the hall was Captain Samuel Prodder.
Mellish
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From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bare-headed seafaring man who stood in the centre of the hall was Captain Samuel Prodder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
the act of departing politely
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
Prodder
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From this reading The bare-headed seafaring man who stood in the centre of the hall was Captain Samuel Prodder.
rends
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From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading The bare-headed seafaring man who stood in the centre of the hall was Captain Samuel Prodder.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
seafaringnoun
the work of a sailor
From this reading The bare-headed seafaring man who stood in the centre of the hall was Captain Samuel Prodder.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked sternly: "and what has brought you here?"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The bare-headed seafaring man who stood in the centre of the hall was Captain Samuel Prodder.
storm-beatenadjective
damaged by storm
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DEED THAT HAD BEEN DONE IN THE WOOD.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEED THAT HAD BEEN DONE IN THE WOOD.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bare-headed seafaring man who stood in the centre of the hall was Captain Samuel Prodder.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked sternly: "and what has brought you here?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
a Caucasian
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
which person or people
From this reading The bare-headed seafaring man who stood in the centre of the hall was Captain Samuel Prodder.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Mellish strode across the hall, with an awful calmness on his white face; and parting the hustled group of servants with his strong arms, as a mighty wind rends asunder the storm-beaten waters, he placed himself face to face with Captain Prodder.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE DEED THAT HAD BEEN DONE IN THE WOOD.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The scared faces of the servants gathered round him told more plainly than his own words, which came hoarsely from his parched white lips, the nature of the tidings that he brought.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you?" he asked sternly: "and what has brought you here?"
