used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading THE LIFE DEED.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
divisible by two
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
Harrington
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From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
to a considerable degree
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE LIFE DEED.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
on one occasion
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
paler
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From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
express in speech
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIFE DEED.
in or at that place or location
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They sat down face to face; James leaning heavily against the table, General Harrington retreating far back in his chair, to avoid the firm glance of those eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "There is another way of settling this matter," he said, plunging at once into the depths of the subject.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading James Harrington turned from the balcony, and entered the open window, composed and firm, but paler than before he went out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading General Harrington looked sharply up as James came forward, but did not speak; there was a force and dignity in his aspect that filled even that worldly old man with respect, amounting almost to awe.
