used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
akimboadjectiveUS /əˈkɪmboʊ/
(used of arms and legs) bent outward with the joint away from the body
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
AVENGERnounUS /əˈvendʒər/
someone who takes vengeance
From this reading THE AVENGER.
Bartley
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From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
Bella
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From this reading “This--this is a surprise, Bella,” he said, forcing a sickly smile.
Bradstone's
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From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
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 Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
devil-may-careadjective
cheerfully irresponsible
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading At last he managed to find his voice, a very weak and feeble one.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading At last he managed to find his voice, a very weak and feeble one.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading “This--this is a surprise, Bella,” he said, forcing a sickly smile.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, I suppose it is,” she retorted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This--this is a surprise, Bella,” he said, forcing a sickly smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, I suppose it is,” she retorted.
immediately past
From this reading At last he managed to find his voice, a very weak and feeble one.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading At last he managed to find his voice, a very weak and feeble one.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At last he managed to find his voice, a very weak and feeble one.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “Yes, I suppose it is,” she retorted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This--this is a surprise, Bella,” he said, forcing a sickly smile.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, I suppose it is,” she retorted.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading “This--this is a surprise, Bella,” he said, forcing a sickly smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “This--this is a surprise, Bella,” he said, forcing a sickly smile.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
express a supposition
From this reading “Yes, I suppose it is,” she retorted.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “This--this is a surprise, Bella,” he said, forcing a sickly smile.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AVENGER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This--this is a surprise, Bella,” he said, forcing a sickly smile.
tigerishadjective
resembling a tiger in fierceness and lack of mercy
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last he managed to find his voice, a very weak and feeble one.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
precisely as stated
From this reading At last he managed to find his voice, a very weak and feeble one.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At last he managed to find his voice, a very weak and feeble one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading At last he managed to find his voice, a very weak and feeble one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
which person or people
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Great drops of cold sweat stood upon Bartley Bradstone’s forehead as he looked at the handsome, devil-may-care face of the woman who, with her arms akimbo, stood regarding him with a mixture of amusement and contempt, combined with an enjoyment of his discomfiture which was almost tigerish.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, I suppose it is,” she retorted.
