used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
in the past
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
archangelnounUS /ˌɑːrˈkeɪndʒəl/
an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy
From this reading “Sit down, you ‘damaged archangel,’” Routledge said laughingly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stared long and intently at the gaunt profile of Routledge.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
give encouragement to
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading “Sit down, you ‘damaged archangel,’” Routledge said laughingly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Sit down, you ‘damaged archangel,’” Routledge said laughingly.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
obtain
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading He stared long and intently at the gaunt profile of Routledge.
the act of giving
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
Horse-killer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading He stared long and intently at the gaunt profile of Routledge.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading “Sit down, you ‘damaged archangel,’” Routledge said laughingly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He stared long and intently at the gaunt profile of Routledge.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading He stared long and intently at the gaunt profile of Routledge.
Routledge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Sit down, you ‘damaged archangel,’” Routledge said laughingly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sit down, you ‘damaged archangel,’” Routledge said laughingly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
be seated
From this reading “Sit down, you ‘damaged archangel,’” Routledge said laughingly.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stared long and intently at the gaunt profile of Routledge.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
sullennessnoun
a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
From this reading He came forward hastily, the sullenness gone from his face, giving place to a mixture of envy and admiration.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hearing the name of the newcomer, the “Horse-killer” was not slow to gain his feet.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Sit down, you ‘damaged archangel,’” Routledge said laughingly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I sat before your fireside in Cheer Street, London, little more than a year ago.”
