used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then he swung about and, from the heavy shadows of his face, he looked down at her.
AdieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading “Adieu, Louis,” he said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he swung about and, from the heavy shadows of his face, he looked down at her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Then he bent over and seriously removed the man beside her.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Then he bent over and seriously removed the man beside her.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was still for a disconcerting length of time, but through which Linda steadily met his interrogation.
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading He was still for a disconcerting length of time, but through which Linda steadily met his interrogation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then he swung about and, from the heavy shadows of his face, he looked down at her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then he swung about and, from the heavy shadows of his face, he looked down at her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then he swung about and, from the heavy shadows of his face, he looked down at her.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
brought together in one place
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Then he swung about and, from the heavy shadows of his face, he looked down at her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he swung about and, from the heavy shadows of his face, he looked down at her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
interrogationnounUS /ɪnˌter.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The formal questioning of a suspect by police detectives or magistrates.
From this reading He was still for a disconcerting length of time, but through which Linda steadily met his interrogation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He was still for a disconcerting length of time, but through which Linda steadily met his interrogation.
Linda
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From this reading He was still for a disconcerting length of time, but through which Linda steadily met his interrogation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then he swung about and, from the heavy shadows of his face, he looked down at her.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading “Adieu, Louis,” he said.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then he bent over and seriously removed the man beside her.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He was still for a disconcerting length of time, but through which Linda steadily met his interrogation.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he swung about and, from the heavy shadows of his face, he looked down at her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then he bent over and seriously removed the man beside her.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Then he bent over and seriously removed the man beside her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Adieu, Louis,” he said.
in a serious manner
From this reading Then he bent over and seriously removed the man beside her.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Then he swung about and, from the heavy shadows of his face, he looked down at her.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading He was still for a disconcerting length of time, but through which Linda steadily met his interrogation.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still for a disconcerting length of time, but through which Linda steadily met his interrogation.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Then he swung about and, from the heavy shadows of his face, he looked down at her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he swung about and, from the heavy shadows of his face, he looked down at her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was still for a disconcerting length of time, but through which Linda steadily met his interrogation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was still for a disconcerting length of time, but through which Linda steadily met his interrogation.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still for a disconcerting length of time, but through which Linda steadily met his interrogation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was still for a disconcerting length of time, but through which Linda steadily met his interrogation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
WingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing at the Winged Victory, his brow gathered into a frown, while he made a caressing gesture with his whole hand.
