used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
(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 Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
Calne
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From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
placed crosswise
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
deliberatingverbUS /dɪˈlɪbəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliberate” — think about carefully; weigh
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
Elster
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From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
to come or go into
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
at any time
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
Hartledon
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From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
a particular point in time
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
noble-looking
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From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
not one, and not any
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE TREES.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading UNDER THE TREES.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE TREES.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
Val
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From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was the same noble-looking man Calne had ever known, as he went down the road, throwing a greeting to one and another.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He came to a standstill opposite the clerk's house, looked at it for a moment, as if deliberating whether he should enter, and crossed the road.
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
which person or people
From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Lord Hartledon was not a whit less attractive than Val Elster, who had won golden opinions from all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading None would have believed that the cowardly monster Fear was for ever feasting upon his heart.
