used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was rather above the middle height, with a frame originally strong.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He was rather above the middle height, with a frame originally strong.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading His hair and beard had a reddish tinge.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
brutishadjectiveUS /ˈbruːtɪʃ/
resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading He was rather above the middle height, with a frame originally strong.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
fumesnounUS /fjuːmz/
gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His hair and beard had a reddish tinge.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His hair and beard had a reddish tinge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was rather above the middle height, with a frame originally strong.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading He was rather above the middle height, with a frame originally strong.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
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 Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He was rather above the middle height, with a frame originally strong.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading He was rather above the middle height, with a frame originally strong.
prepossessingadjective
creating a favorable impression
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading However he might have appeared if carefully dressed, he certainly presented an appearance far from prepossessing at the present moment.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
on the contrary
From this reading He was rather above the middle height, with a frame originally strong.
reddishadjectiveUS /ˈredɪʃ/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading His hair and beard had a reddish tinge.
redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was rather above the middle height, with a frame originally strong.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading His hair and beard had a reddish tinge.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
unsteadyadjectiveUS /ənˈstedi/
subject to change or variation
From this reading Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
which person or people
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presently the door was opened, and James Martin entered with an unsteady step.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His breath was redolent with the fumes of alcohol, and his face wore the brutish, stupid look of one who was under the influence of intoxication.
