used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The night-watchman appeared to be out of sorts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The night-watchman appeared to be out of sorts.
betokened
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From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
cause to be bored
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Play-acting I don't hold with," he burst out, with sudden ferocity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Never did.
don't
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From this reading "Play-acting I don't hold with," he burst out, with sudden ferocity.
divisible by two
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
the organ of sight
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading "Play-acting I don't hold with," he burst out, with sudden ferocity.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Play-acting I don't hold with," he burst out, with sudden ferocity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Play-acting I don't hold with," he burst out, with sudden ferocity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never did.
night-watchman
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From this reading The night-watchman appeared to be out of sorts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night-watchman appeared to be out of sorts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The night-watchman appeared to be out of sorts.
Play-acting
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From this reading "Play-acting I don't hold with," he burst out, with sudden ferocity.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading His face bore an expression of deep melancholy, but a smouldering gleam in his eye betokened feelings deeply moved.
soap-box
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From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The night-watchman appeared to be out of sorts.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "Play-acting I don't hold with," he burst out, with sudden ferocity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night-watchman appeared to be out of sorts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night-watchman appeared to be out of sorts.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
at the time that
From this reading His movements were even slower than usual, and, when he sat, the soap-box seemed to be unable to give satisfaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Play-acting I don't hold with," he burst out, with sudden ferocity.
