used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Rockhurst alone, bowing the King into his apartment, wore a pleasant air of unconcern.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Rockhurst alone, bowing the King into his apartment, wore a pleasant air of unconcern.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Rockhurst alone, bowing the King into his apartment, wore a pleasant air of unconcern.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading Rockhurst alone, bowing the King into his apartment, wore a pleasant air of unconcern.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading * * * * * Charles paused on the threshold, his sallow face seeming darker than usual in the grim light.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
crimsoning
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From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading * * * * * Charles paused on the threshold, his sallow face seeming darker than usual in the grim light.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
Enguerrand's
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From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
the organ of sight
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading * * * * * Charles paused on the threshold, his sallow face seeming darker than usual in the grim light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading * * * * * Charles paused on the threshold, his sallow face seeming darker than usual in the grim light.
guitarnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rockhurst alone, bowing the King into his apartment, wore a pleasant air of unconcern.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
Jeanne's
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From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Rockhurst alone, bowing the King into his apartment, wore a pleasant air of unconcern.
immediately past
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
latchetnoun
a leather strap or thong used to attach a sandal or shoe to the foot
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading * * * * * Charles paused on the threshold, his sallow face seeming darker than usual in the grim light.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading * * * * * Charles paused on the threshold, his sallow face seeming darker than usual in the grim light.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Rockhurst alone, bowing the King into his apartment, wore a pleasant air of unconcern.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
Rockhurst
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From this reading Rockhurst alone, bowing the King into his apartment, wore a pleasant air of unconcern.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading * * * * * Charles paused on the threshold, his sallow face seeming darker than usual in the grim light.
except for; apart from
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading * * * * * Charles paused on the threshold, his sallow face seeming darker than usual in the grim light.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading * * * * * Charles paused on the threshold, his sallow face seeming darker than usual in the grim light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading * * * * * Charles paused on the threshold, his sallow face seeming darker than usual in the grim light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His lips smiled, but there was a certain displeasure in his eye as it roamed from Jeanne’s crimsoning countenance to the guitar on the seat.
unconcernnounUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrn/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading Rockhurst alone, bowing the King into his apartment, wore a pleasant air of unconcern.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading * * * * * Charles paused on the threshold, his sallow face seeming darker than usual in the grim light.
vaultedadjectiveUS /ˈvɔːltɪd/
having a hemispherical vault or dome
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
at the time that
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
a Caucasian
From this reading From the gloom of the passage Enguerrand’s white face shone out, composed save for the deep reproach of his glance when it met that of his sister.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His hand was on the bolt of the latchet as he spoke; his last words were almost lost in the echoes of the vaulted passage.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Rockhurst alone, bowing the King into his apartment, wore a pleasant air of unconcern.
