used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DARK COMPACT.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The twilight had deepened almost into darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
COMPACTnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading A DARK COMPACT.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A DARK COMPACT.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The twilight had deepened almost into darkness.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading The twilight had deepened almost into darkness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The twilight had deepened almost into darkness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The twilight had deepened almost into darkness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
ListonnounUS /ˈlɪstən/
United States prizefighter who lost his world heavyweight championship to Cassius Clay in 1964 (1932-1970)
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
not in physical motion
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
not in physical motion
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The twilight had deepened almost into darkness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Now, as he ceased, he looked toward the still figure sitting so motionless before the smouldering fire.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The twilight had deepened almost into darkness.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Liston unconsciously, in the excitement of the tragedy of his life, told now for the first time, had risen, and was walking up and down the room.
but in spite of that
From this reading His quiet voice, never rising above its usual monotonous level, was yet full of suppressed feeling and passion.
