used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAUGHT IN A BOX.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His eyes had a gleam as cold and murderous as that reflected from a blade of steel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading His eyes had a gleam as cold and murderous as that reflected from a blade of steel.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading CAUGHT IN A BOX.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter gazed for a moment without speaking.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT IN A BOX.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading His eyes had a gleam as cold and murderous as that reflected from a blade of steel.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes had a gleam as cold and murderous as that reflected from a blade of steel.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nick Carter gazed for a moment without speaking.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His eyes had a gleam as cold and murderous as that reflected from a blade of steel.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Nick Carter gazed for a moment without speaking.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading His eyes had a gleam as cold and murderous as that reflected from a blade of steel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His eyes had a gleam as cold and murderous as that reflected from a blade of steel.
hardset
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From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes had a gleam as cold and murderous as that reflected from a blade of steel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN A BOX.
knavenounUS /neɪv/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
Margate's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
a particular point in time
From this reading Nick Carter gazed for a moment without speaking.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading His eyes had a gleam as cold and murderous as that reflected from a blade of steel.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter gazed for a moment without speaking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading His eyes had a gleam as cold and murderous as that reflected from a blade of steel.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Nick Carter gazed for a moment without speaking.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading His eyes had a gleam as cold and murderous as that reflected from a blade of steel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His eyes had a gleam as cold and murderous as that reflected from a blade of steel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mingled malice, merciless hatred, and vicious exultation were pictured in every feature of Margate’s white, hardset face.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Nick Carter gazed for a moment without speaking.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The face of the knave peering in at him wore an expression the detective did not fancy.
