used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His clothes were torn, and his face dirty and unshaven.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ORDEAL "What are you doing here?"
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
clothing in general
From this reading His clothes were torn, and his face dirty and unshaven.
CurlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading His clothes were torn, and his face dirty and unshaven.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading THE ORDEAL "What are you doing here?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His clothes were torn, and his face dirty and unshaven.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE ORDEAL "What are you doing here?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
ORDEALnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading THE ORDEAL "What are you doing here?"
questionernounUS /ˈkwestʃənər/
someone who asks a question
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORDEAL "What are you doing here?"
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading His clothes were torn, and his face dirty and unshaven.
unshavenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪvən/
not shaved
From this reading His clothes were torn, and his face dirty and unshaven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His clothes were torn, and his face dirty and unshaven.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Curly was a sorry looking specimen of humanity as he stood before his stern questioner, the ruler of Glen West.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE ORDEAL "What are you doing here?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading His eyes glowed with a sullen light of hatred, mingled with a nameless fear as he glanced furtively around the room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE ORDEAL "What are you doing here?"
