used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
Alan
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From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading Dr. Livingston had blankly stared.
Carruthers
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From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Livingston had blankly stared.
Duroh
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From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
opinion or judgment
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Was she real--or had our fancy tricked us?
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
a young female
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
incredulouslyadverb
in an incredulous manner
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
the sound of laughing
From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
LivingstonnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstən/
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading Dr. Livingston had blankly stared.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
and nothing more
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
moldnounUS /moʊld/
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was she real--or had our fancy tricked us?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Was she real--or had our fancy tricked us?
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
predatoryadjectiveUS /ˈpredətɔːri/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Was she real--or had our fancy tricked us?
ribaldnounUS /ˈraɪbɑːld/
a ribald person; someone who uses vulgar and offensive language
From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
precisely, exactly
From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was she real--or had our fancy tricked us?
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Dr. Livingston had blankly stared.
in a strange manner
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading Was she real--or had our fancy tricked us?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Was she real--or had our fancy tricked us?
a vivid mental image
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was she real--or had our fancy tricked us?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Alan and I had mentioned that weird vision we had had of a living girl, so strangely fashioned in human mold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the big, handsome Peter Duroh had come a laugh and a ribald expression of hope that we were right.
in the company of; together with
From this reading James Carruthers had merely stared incredulously, with his thin lips smiling and a look in his alert eyes that somehow seemed predatory.
