used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently they hardly knew whether to believe Ted or not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Paul saw them put their heads close together, as though exchanging confidences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FORCED TO TELL The two men looked at each other.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Apparently they hardly knew whether to believe Ted or not.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Paul saw them put their heads close together, as though exchanging confidences.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Paul saw them put their heads close together, as though exchanging confidences.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading FORCED TO TELL The two men looked at each other.
else
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From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
at any time
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading Paul saw them put their heads close together, as though exchanging confidences.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
a boy or man
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading FORCED TO TELL The two men looked at each other.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
only a very short time before
From this reading Apparently they hardly knew whether to believe Ted or not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Paul saw them put their heads close together, as though exchanging confidences.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Apparently they hardly knew whether to believe Ted or not.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading FORCED TO TELL The two men looked at each other.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
the force of workers available
From this reading FORCED TO TELL The two men looked at each other.
minusadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnəs/
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
not any; not one
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Apparently they hardly knew whether to believe Ted or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
on one occasion
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
opticsnounUS /ˈɑːptɪks/
the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Apparently they hardly knew whether to believe Ted or not.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FORCED TO TELL The two men looked at each other.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul saw them put their heads close together, as though exchanging confidences.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Paul saw them put their heads close together, as though exchanging confidences.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
cut with a saw
From this reading Paul saw them put their heads close together, as though exchanging confidences.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
a male human offspring
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
having a supporting base
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Apparently they hardly knew whether to believe Ted or not.
express in words
From this reading FORCED TO TELL The two men looked at each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORCED TO TELL The two men looked at each other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Paul saw them put their heads close together, as though exchanging confidences.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Paul saw them put their heads close together, as though exchanging confidences.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently they hardly knew whether to believe Ted or not.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Paul saw them put their heads close together, as though exchanging confidences.
push forcefully
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FORCED TO TELL The two men looked at each other.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Paul saw them put their heads close together, as though exchanging confidences.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FORCED TO TELL The two men looked at each other.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
precisely as stated
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Apparently they hardly knew whether to believe Ted or not.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
which person or people
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the tall fellow once more whirled on Ted, who had been standing on one leg, with a most forlorn look upon his face.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We both think that you lie, son," said the man who was minus one of his optics, as he thrust his face close down to that of Ted, as though he would look straight into his heart; but this was something that no one else had ever succeeded in doing, and the attempt did not prove very successful.
