used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At this time he underwent a noticeable change in his outer man.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His carriage was upright and elastic; his whole appearance was arresting, challenging.
arrestingadjectiveUS /ərˈestɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading His carriage was upright and elastic; his whole appearance was arresting, challenging.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this time he underwent a noticeable change in his outer man.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading His carriage was upright and elastic; his whole appearance was arresting, challenging.
challengingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
From this reading His carriage was upright and elastic; his whole appearance was arresting, challenging.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading At this time he underwent a noticeable change in his outer man.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
clothing in general
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
cornet-player
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From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
creasesnounUS /ˈkriːsɪz/
plural of “crease” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
distendedverbUS /dɪˈstendɪd/
past form of “distend” — become wider
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading His carriage was upright and elastic; his whole appearance was arresting, challenging.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
depressingly dark
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At this time he underwent a noticeable change in his outer man.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At this time he underwent a noticeable change in his outer man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this time he underwent a noticeable change in his outer man.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At this time he underwent a noticeable change in his outer man.
the force of workers available
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading At this time he underwent a noticeable change in his outer man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
and nothing more
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading At this time he underwent a noticeable change in his outer man.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
express in speech
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this time he underwent a noticeable change in his outer man.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
thrivedverbUS /θraɪvd/
past form of “thrive” — grow vigorously
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this time he underwent a noticeable change in his outer man.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
underminingverbUS /ˈʌndərmaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading At this time he underwent a noticeable change in his outer man.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading His carriage was upright and elastic; his whole appearance was arresting, challenging.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Otherwise he looked fresh and healthy enough; his hard life was not undermining his strength; he thrived on the sense of community, and was almost always cheerful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His carriage was upright and elastic; his whole appearance was arresting, challenging.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In his forehead were always those deep creases which in young men speak of a gloomy childhood; they were the only bitter token of that which he had taken upon himself, and reminded one of a clouded sky.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading His cheeks grew round as those of a cornet-player, and his distended nostrils spoke of his fiery zeal; he needed much air, and always wore his clothes open upon his chest.
