used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had continued to see it after he had turned his back on them and gone to the window.
anew
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had continued to see it after he had turned his back on them and gone to the window.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He had continued to see it after he had turned his back on them and gone to the window.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
the organ of sight
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had continued to see it after he had turned his back on them and gone to the window.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had continued to see it after he had turned his back on them and gone to the window.
the act of departing
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
scowls
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From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had continued to see it after he had turned his back on them and gone to the window.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
sneeringadjectiveUS /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
expressive of contempt
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
move hurridly
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
caught or fixed
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
moving very fast
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had continued to see it after he had turned his back on them and gone to the window.
a special situation
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
tree-tops
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From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He had continued to see it after he had turned his back on them and gone to the window.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
urgencynounUS /ˈɜːrdʒənsi/
the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While his body moved forward thus automatically, however, his mind remained engrossed with what had been said and done in the room he was leaving behind.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading The picture of Augustine whispering in Edward’s ear, and of Edward shaking his sulky head, stuck in his memory as a living thing.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He had continued to see it after he had turned his back on them and gone to the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Christian began his walk with swift, energetic steps, and a guiding eye fixed resolutely on a distinguishing mark in the distant line of tree-tops beyond, as if both speed and directness of course were of utmost urgency to his purpose.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His brain reproduced over and over again the appearance of the two young brothers, their glances at each other, their sneering scowls at him.
