used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading I began to suspect some purpose in his play acting.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began to suspect some purpose in his play acting.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
having made preparations
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
expressionlessadjectiveUS /ɪkspreʃənlɪs/
deliberately impassive in manner
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
the organ of sight
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
a long fixed look
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
how
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From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
in like or similar manner
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
not divisible by two
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I began to suspect some purpose in his play acting.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I began to suspect some purpose in his play acting.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
express in words
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading I began to suspect some purpose in his play acting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading The fellow was not so big a fool as he looked, for while the features remained expressionless and vacant, there was a sly glimmer to the eye, betraying an active, observant mind behind the mask.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
showing curiosity
From this reading I INTERVIEW PETER I accepted the wine gratefully, and sat in silence while he served the meat, wondering at the odd character of the man, and striving to determine how best to win his confidence.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet even as I disposed of the food that stolid face opposite fascinated me, and held my gaze.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading I was hungry, and, not knowing what to say, fell to work with some zest, insisting on his doing likewise.
