used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The lady of the castle considered the victory certain.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The lady of the castle considered the victory certain.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
carefully weighed
From this reading The lady of the castle considered the victory certain.
convulsionsnounUS /kənˈvʌlʃənz/
plural of “convulsion” — a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
Idalia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady of the castle considered the victory certain.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
stammering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These confused looks, this stammering, this awkward manner, she regarded as the dying convulsions of this man's conscience.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
UNDERGROUNDadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading UNDERGROUND.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The lady of the castle considered the victory certain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All day, it was evident from the features and actions of Father Peter that he was the prey of unusual excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would draw himself together with a shiver as often as he met the triumphant glance of Idalia.
