used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Yes, I am.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
BAROSA
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From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
characterized by great determination
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
diagnosisnounUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
Donnington
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From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
DR
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From this reading DR.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
death of a person
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
being perceived or observed
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
paler
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From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
SCORESnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
vibratingverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
which person or people
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His set determined expression and manner were those of a man who knows he is face to face with a grave crisis.
the act of creating written works
From this reading BAROSA SCORES Barosa was carrying a sheet or two of writing paper, and in the glance I caught of his profile as he shut the door carefully behind him, I noticed that his hard strong features were paler than usual.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, I am.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are surprised to see me, Mr. Donnington,” he said as he turned to me; and his voice, deep and vibrating, confirmed my diagnosis.
