used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
belligerencynoun
hostile or warlike attitude or nature
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
a youthful male person
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
bristleverbUS /ˈbrɪsəl/
be in a state of movement or action
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
close-cropped
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From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
opinion or judgment
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
glintverbUS /ɡlɪnt/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Frank," said Bob pleasantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
light-hairedadjective
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
mild-manneredadjective
behaving in or having a mild or gentle manner
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
a light shade of red
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Hello, Frank," said Bob pleasantly.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hello, Frank," said Bob pleasantly.
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
for a short time
From this reading "Hello," said Frank shortly.
stockyadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːki/
having a short and solid form or stature
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His eyes had a glint in them not usually apparent and his mouth was drawn down at the corners into a scowl.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
under normal conditions
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
Wernberg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
a Caucasian
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BOB HAS A FIGHT Frank Wernberg was a stocky, light-haired boy with blue eyes and a pink and white complexion; that is, it was usually pink and white, though this morning his face was flushed and red.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading His hair, close-cropped, seemed to bristle more than was its wont; in fact his usual mild-mannered appearance had given way to one of belligerency.
