used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Fine doin's this, yer receivin' clandecent bundles and letters, eh?” he began.
cause to be bored
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading “Fine doin's this, yer receivin' clandecent bundles and letters, eh?” he began.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
charcoal-burning
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From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
clandecent
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From this reading “Fine doin's this, yer receivin' clandecent bundles and letters, eh?” he began.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
traveling across
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
doin's
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From this reading “Fine doin's this, yer receivin' clandecent bundles and letters, eh?” he began.
eh
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From this reading “Fine doin's this, yer receivin' clandecent bundles and letters, eh?” he began.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
facialnounUS /ˈfeɪʃəl/
cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
Fairley
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From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Fine doin's this, yer receivin' clandecent bundles and letters, eh?” he began.
FlipverbUS /flɪp/
lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
grovelingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɔːvəlɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Fine doin's this, yer receivin' clandecent bundles and letters, eh?” he began.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
invertebratenounUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrtəbrət/
any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
the literary culture
From this reading “Fine doin's this, yer receivin' clandecent bundles and letters, eh?” he began.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
menacinglyadverbUS /ˈmenəsɪŋli/
in a menacing manner
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
mumbledverbUS /ˈmʌmbəld/
past form of “mumble” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
on one occasion
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
outragedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
PostmasternounUS /ˈpoʊstmæstər/
the person in charge of a post office
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
receivin
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From this reading “Fine doin's this, yer receivin' clandecent bundles and letters, eh?” he began.
unusual or striking
From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
recurring again and again
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
moving very fast
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The events of the day had produced a remarkable impression on the facial aspect of the charcoal-burning Fairley.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Extraordinary processes of thought, indicated by repeated rubbing of his forehead, had produced a high light in the middle and a corresponding deepening of shadow at the sides, until it bore the appearance of a perfect sphere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was this forehead that confronted Flip reproachfully as became a deceived comrade, menacingly as became an outraged parent in the presence of a third party and--a Postmaster!
which person or people
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
witheringadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
From this reading Flip sent one swift, withering look of contempt at the Postmaster, who at once becoming invertebrate and groveling, mumbled that he must “get on” to the Crossing, and rose to go.
yer
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From this reading “Fine doin's this, yer receivin' clandecent bundles and letters, eh?” he began.
