used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHARLATAN.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Standing at a bright little mirror, he was soon immersed in the task.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the surgery Katerfelto began to prepare for the reception of his visitors.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Standing at a bright little mirror, he was soon immersed in the task.
carminenounUS /ˈkɑːrmən/
a variable color averaging a vivid red
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
CHARLATANnounUS /ˈʃɑːrlətən/
a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
From this reading A CHARLATAN.
cheek-bones
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From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the surgery Katerfelto began to prepare for the reception of his visitors.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
in a free manner
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Standing at a bright little mirror, he was soon immersed in the task.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the surgery Katerfelto began to prepare for the reception of his visitors.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Standing at a bright little mirror, he was soon immersed in the task.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the surgery Katerfelto began to prepare for the reception of his visitors.
Katerfelto
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From this reading In the surgery Katerfelto began to prepare for the reception of his visitors.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Standing at a bright little mirror, he was soon immersed in the task.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Standing at a bright little mirror, he was soon immersed in the task.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the surgery Katerfelto began to prepare for the reception of his visitors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In the surgery Katerfelto began to prepare for the reception of his visitors.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading In the surgery Katerfelto began to prepare for the reception of his visitors.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
in the near future
From this reading Standing at a bright little mirror, he was soon immersed in the task.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing at a bright little mirror, he was soon immersed in the task.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading In the surgery Katerfelto began to prepare for the reception of his visitors.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Standing at a bright little mirror, he was soon immersed in the task.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the surgery Katerfelto began to prepare for the reception of his visitors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the surgery Katerfelto began to prepare for the reception of his visitors.
tressesnounUS /ˈtresɪz/
plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading In the surgery Katerfelto began to prepare for the reception of his visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Standing at a bright little mirror, he was soon immersed in the task.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
a Caucasian
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A flowing white beard, in which his own grey tresses mingled freely, and a black cloak bordered with crimson, drawn over the velvet gown, completed his equipment.
a late time of life
From this reading A spot of carmine on the cheek-bones, a line or two of paint round the mouth, about the eyes, and across the forehead added a score of years to his appearance and made him look a man of eighty.
