used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
(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 In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
completely unclothed
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
terminate
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
derisionnounUS /dərˈɪʒən/
contemptuous laughter
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
command with authority
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading OUTSIDE THE DOOR.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
instantaneousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəs/
occurring with no delay
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
lighteningnounUS /ˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
a particular point in time
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading OUTSIDE THE DOOR.
overwhelmverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUTSIDE THE DOOR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
not known
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
unsuspectingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ/
not suspicious
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
at the time that
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This special aspect of the light reflecting itself feebly in the lower windows, gave the house the appearance of wearing, as a human countenance sometimes does, a pale and unpleasant smile upon its lips, in which the rest of the face was not involved.
a Caucasian
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In that bare country, with so few trees to break the light, all the changes in the heavens had a direct influence upon the earth, darkening and lightening it with instantaneous sympathy, such as is not felt in regions less exposed.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The moon was getting low, and threw a level and somewhat sinister light into the lower windows of the White House as Harry came within sight of home.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man did not pay any attention to this at the moment, but when he thought afterwards of the aspect of the place, this was the look that occurred to him; a pale smile, full of mocking and derision; the smile of one cognizant of unknown evil which was about to overwhelm an unsuspecting victim, and taking pleasure in it.
