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 they all were silent.
afeardadjective
a pronunciation of afraid
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
(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 For a few moments they all were silent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
the act of breaking something
From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
EastmannounUS /ˈiːstmən/
United States inventor of a dry-plate process of developing photographic film and of flexible film (his firm introduced roll film) and of the box camera and of a process for color photography (1854-1932)
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
EXPLANATIONSnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading EXPLANATIONS.
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 they all were silent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few moments they all were silent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have saved this man’s life.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You have saved this man’s life.”
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You have saved this man’s life.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For a few moments they all were silent.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
Muriel
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From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading You have saved this man’s life.”
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
shirt-sleeve
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From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading For a few moments they all were silent.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
swartadjectiveUS /swɔːrt/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a few moments they all were silent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You have saved this man’s life.”
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a few moments they all were silent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “I’m afeard, Miss Eastman, that his life’s not worth saving,” returned the negro, in an exhausted voice, wiping away, with his shirt-sleeve, as he spoke, the streaming moisture which shone on his swart visage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Brown,” said Muriel, breaking the pause, “we owe you the most cordial thanks.
