used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The determined, steadfast Landolin had become a coward.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Often he would stop suddenly while walking along.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His lips were always tightly compressed, and their bitter expression became habitual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His lips were always tightly compressed, and their bitter expression became habitual.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His lips were always tightly compressed, and their bitter expression became habitual.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The determined, steadfast Landolin had become a coward.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading His lips were always tightly compressed, and their bitter expression became habitual.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He despised himself for it, but that did not mend matters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading His lips were always tightly compressed, and their bitter expression became habitual.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading The determined, steadfast Landolin had become a coward.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He despised himself for it, but that did not mend matters.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The determined, steadfast Landolin had become a coward.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He despised himself for it, but that did not mend matters.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His lips were always tightly compressed, and their bitter expression became habitual.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He despised himself for it, but that did not mend matters.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading His lips were always tightly compressed, and their bitter expression became habitual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The determined, steadfast Landolin had become a coward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He despised himself for it, but that did not mend matters.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He despised himself for it, but that did not mend matters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His lips were always tightly compressed, and their bitter expression became habitual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He despised himself for it, but that did not mend matters.
Landolin
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From this reading The determined, steadfast Landolin had become a coward.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His lips were always tightly compressed, and their bitter expression became habitual.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He despised himself for it, but that did not mend matters.
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading He despised himself for it, but that did not mend matters.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He despised himself for it, but that did not mend matters.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often he would stop suddenly while walking along.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The determined, steadfast Landolin had become a coward.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Often he would stop suddenly while walking along.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Often he would stop suddenly while walking along.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He despised himself for it, but that did not mend matters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The determined, steadfast Landolin had become a coward.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His lips were always tightly compressed, and their bitter expression became habitual.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading His lips were always tightly compressed, and their bitter expression became habitual.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Often he would stop suddenly while walking along.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt that he must draw his breath: he was almost smothered by the thoughts that lay so heavy upon him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His lips were always tightly compressed, and their bitter expression became habitual.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Often he would stop suddenly while walking along.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Often he would stop suddenly while walking along.
