used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading The aristocratic features were ravaged like a nicked blade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading The aristocratic features were ravaged like a nicked blade.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
DissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The aristocratic features were ravaged like a nicked blade.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The likeness, however, was not so startling now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading The likeness, however, was not so startling now.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
nickedverbUS /nɪkt/
past form of “nick” — cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading The aristocratic features were ravaged like a nicked blade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The likeness, however, was not so startling now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The likeness, however, was not so startling now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
on one occasion
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
ravagedadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪdʒd/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading The aristocratic features were ravaged like a nicked blade.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
Sanderson
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From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The likeness, however, was not so startling now.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
unbridledadjectiveUS /ənˈbraɪdəld/
not restrained or controlled
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
unrepentantadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈpentənt/
not penitent or remorseful
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dissipation, exposure, shame and unbridled passion had each set its separate seal upon the handsome countenance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The likeness, however, was not so startling now.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The aristocratic features were ravaged like a nicked blade.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading There flashed into his mind the reflection he had seen once in the mirror above the mantel--the face on which fell the amber ray from the chapel window, shining through the figure of the unrepentant thief--the face that had seemed so like his own!
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GAME Harry Sanderson stared at the apparition with a strange feeling, like rising from the dead.
