used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
BalenounUS /beɪl/
a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading There was that in the bearing and countenance of Feltram that disconcerted him more than the surprise of the sudden meeting.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had determined to meet Feltram in a friendly way, whenever that not very comfortable interview became inevitable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He had determined to meet Feltram in a friendly way, whenever that not very comfortable interview became inevitable.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading There was that in the bearing and countenance of Feltram that disconcerted him more than the surprise of the sudden meeting.
cynicallyadverbUS /ˈsɪnɪkəli/
with cynicism; in a cynical manner
From this reading Feltram was full in the moonlight now, standing erect, and smiling cynically on the Baronet.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had determined to meet Feltram in a friendly way, whenever that not very comfortable interview became inevitable.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading There was that in the bearing and countenance of Feltram that disconcerted him more than the surprise of the sudden meeting.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Feltram was full in the moonlight now, standing erect, and smiling cynically on the Baronet.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
Feltram
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From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He had determined to meet Feltram in a friendly way, whenever that not very comfortable interview became inevitable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Feltram was full in the moonlight now, standing erect, and smiling cynically on the Baronet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had determined to meet Feltram in a friendly way, whenever that not very comfortable interview became inevitable.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
incensedadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsenst/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading He had determined to meet Feltram in a friendly way, whenever that not very comfortable interview became inevitable.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
immediately past
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
come together
From this reading He had determined to meet Feltram in a friendly way, whenever that not very comfortable interview became inevitable.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There was that in the bearing and countenance of Feltram that disconcerted him more than the surprise of the sudden meeting.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Feltram was full in the moonlight now, standing erect, and smiling cynically on the Baronet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was that in the bearing and countenance of Feltram that disconcerted him more than the surprise of the sudden meeting.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Feltram was full in the moonlight now, standing erect, and smiling cynically on the Baronet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Feltram was full in the moonlight now, standing erect, and smiling cynically on the Baronet.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
term of address for a man
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Feltram was full in the moonlight now, standing erect, and smiling cynically on the Baronet.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
having a supporting base
From this reading Feltram was full in the moonlight now, standing erect, and smiling cynically on the Baronet.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading There was that in the bearing and countenance of Feltram that disconcerted him more than the surprise of the sudden meeting.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading There was that in the bearing and countenance of Feltram that disconcerted him more than the surprise of the sudden meeting.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was that in the bearing and countenance of Feltram that disconcerted him more than the surprise of the sudden meeting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was that in the bearing and countenance of Feltram that disconcerted him more than the surprise of the sudden meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A New Philip Feltram The Baronet had not seen Feltram since his strange escape from death.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was that in the bearing and countenance of Feltram that disconcerted him more than the surprise of the sudden meeting.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had determined to meet Feltram in a friendly way, whenever that not very comfortable interview became inevitable.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had determined to meet Feltram in a friendly way, whenever that not very comfortable interview became inevitable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Feltram was full in the moonlight now, standing erect, and smiling cynically on the Baronet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had determined to meet Feltram in a friendly way, whenever that not very comfortable interview became inevitable.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He had determined to meet Feltram in a friendly way, whenever that not very comfortable interview became inevitable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His last interview with him had been stern and threatening; Sir Bale dealing with appearances in the spirit of an incensed judge, Philip Feltram lamenting in the submission of a helpless despair.
