used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
(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 WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For all his swagger, Hal could not bring himself to look the captain in the eye.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading For all his swagger, Hal could not bring himself to look the captain in the eye.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For all his swagger, Hal could not bring himself to look the captain in the eye.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
the organ of sight
From this reading For all his swagger, Hal could not bring himself to look the captain in the eye.
opinion or judgment
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
start firing a weapon
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all his swagger, Hal could not bring himself to look the captain in the eye.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
gramp
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From this reading “Well, gramp, what now?
Hal
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From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
Hal'snounUS /hælz/
possessive form of “hals” — Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666)
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For all his swagger, Hal could not bring himself to look the captain in the eye.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
ill-humor
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From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For all his swagger, Hal could not bring himself to look the captain in the eye.
kindlingnounUS /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
material for starting a fire
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For all his swagger, Hal could not bring himself to look the captain in the eye.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For all his swagger, Hal could not bring himself to look the captain in the eye.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Well, gramp, what now?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
and nothing more
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
express in words
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
not in physical motion
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
surlinessnoun
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
swaggerverbUS /ˈswæɡər/
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading For all his swagger, Hal could not bring himself to look the captain in the eye.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hands in pockets, cigarette in lips, he came close and stood there; and with defiant surliness on his tanned face managed to say:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading This still further quickened Hal’s apprehension and blew to a kindling fire the glowing embers of venomous ill-humor.
(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 “Well, gramp, what now?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, gramp, what now?
white-thatched
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From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading HIS WORD OF HONOR The old man said nothing at all, as Hal drew near, but only peered at him from under those white-thatched brows of his, with eyes of stern reproach.
