used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His handsome face showed a good disposition and a high order of courage.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading His handsome face showed a good disposition and a high order of courage.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading His handsome face showed a good disposition and a high order of courage.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His handsome face showed a good disposition and a high order of courage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally the Mexican spoke.
fine-lookingadjective
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His handsome face showed a good disposition and a high order of courage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading His handsome face showed a good disposition and a high order of courage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His handsome face showed a good disposition and a high order of courage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His handsome face showed a good disposition and a high order of courage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
full of life and energy
From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His handsome face showed a good disposition and a high order of courage.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His handsome face showed a good disposition and a high order of courage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
a human being
From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
Ramey
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From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His handsome face showed a good disposition and a high order of courage.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
sizingnounUS /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Finally the Mexican spoke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a few moments a deep silence ensued between the three, for they were sizing each other up keenly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ramey was the person with him, and he held a violin, upon which he had been playing a lively tune.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Mexican observed that Frank was a fine-looking young man, with an athletic figure, clad in a traveling costume.
