used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
power to direct or determine
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
Edestone
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From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
forgivingadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was perfectly livid.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
immediately past
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
LIARSnounUS /ˈlaɪərz/
plural of “liar” — a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
lividadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvɪd/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading He was perfectly livid.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
held dear
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
ouncenounUS /aʊns/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He was perfectly livid.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
on the contrary
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
SpecsnounUS /speks/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A LYING KING MAKES A NATION OF LIARS It seemed for a time as if Edestone had completely lost control of himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
the act of using
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was perfectly livid.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
in or at the place that
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
which person or people
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In its place was an expression of rage which would have been frightful to see on the face of a weaker man, but on his, with all the power and determination of his strong character behind it, it was appalling.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Out of his face had gone every semblance of the man that they had known, loved, honoured, and respected for his kind, big, and forgiving nature, willing to stand an insult rather than use his great power where a smaller character would have demanded the last ounce of flesh.
a late time of life
From this reading Lawrence, “Specs,” and Captain Lee, who had all known him for years, stood back staring at him in blank amazement.
