used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ruffian had murder in his eyes, and looked as black and threatening as a thundercloud.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
from appearances alone
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ruffian had murder in his eyes, and looked as black and threatening as a thundercloud.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s the joke, Henley?” he asked coolly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The ruffian had murder in his eyes, and looked as black and threatening as a thundercloud.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading “What’s the joke, Henley?” he asked coolly.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
double-barreledadjective
having two barrels mounted side by side
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The ruffian had murder in his eyes, and looked as black and threatening as a thundercloud.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading FACE TO FACE.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ruffian had murder in his eyes, and looked as black and threatening as a thundercloud.
only a very short time before
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
Henley
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From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading “What’s the joke, Henley?” he asked coolly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The ruffian had murder in his eyes, and looked as black and threatening as a thundercloud.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The ruffian had murder in his eyes, and looked as black and threatening as a thundercloud.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
Pete
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From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The ruffian had murder in his eyes, and looked as black and threatening as a thundercloud.
thundercloudnoun
a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
From this reading The ruffian had murder in his eyes, and looked as black and threatening as a thundercloud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FACE TO FACE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nick Carter’s feelings upon seeing the sudden display of animosity by Pete Henley were not manifest in his face.
What's
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From this reading “What’s the joke, Henley?” he asked coolly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He gazed at the swarthy ruffian with hardly a change of countenance, apparently indifferent to the double-barreled gun with which he was covered.
