used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
from appearances alone
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
cause to be bored
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not guilt, for he had not the face of a man pursued by conscience, but it certainly was fear--a real fear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was not guilt, for he had not the face of a man pursued by conscience, but it certainly was fear--a real fear.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading It was not guilt, for he had not the face of a man pursued by conscience, but it certainly was fear--a real fear.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was not guilt, for he had not the face of a man pursued by conscience, but it certainly was fear--a real fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
death of a person
From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading It was not guilt, for he had not the face of a man pursued by conscience, but it certainly was fear--a real fear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not guilt, for he had not the face of a man pursued by conscience, but it certainly was fear--a real fear.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not guilt, for he had not the face of a man pursued by conscience, but it certainly was fear--a real fear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not guilt, for he had not the face of a man pursued by conscience, but it certainly was fear--a real fear.
Ledoux
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From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
as might be expected
From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not guilt, for he had not the face of a man pursued by conscience, but it certainly was fear--a real fear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
a person who is being chased
From this reading It was not guilt, for he had not the face of a man pursued by conscience, but it certainly was fear--a real fear.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was not guilt, for he had not the face of a man pursued by conscience, but it certainly was fear--a real fear.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
Verdayne
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From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading And Paul wondered.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Gilbert Ledoux, a reserved man evidently descended from generations of thinking people, was apparently worried, for his face bore unmistakable signs of some mental disturbance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The next day Verdayne and his young companion were introduced to Mr. Ledoux and his guest.
Zalenska
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From this reading Paul Zalenska was struck by the haunted expression of what must naturally have been a grave countenance.
