used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT WITH A MADMAN.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack recognized Count Blowinski instantly and made a move as though to rise.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
Blowinski
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From this reading Jack recognized Count Blowinski instantly and made a move as though to rise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Jack recognized Count Blowinski instantly and made a move as though to rise.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT WITH A MADMAN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
in a gradual manner
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Jack recognized Count Blowinski instantly and made a move as though to rise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
a small worthless amount
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
a boy or man
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
set afire or burning
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
MADMANnounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading A FIGHT WITH A MADMAN.
engage in
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jack recognized Count Blowinski instantly and made a move as though to rise.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Jack recognized Count Blowinski instantly and made a move as though to rise.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
move upward
From this reading Jack recognized Count Blowinski instantly and made a move as though to rise.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Before him, an evil smile on his face and a revolver in his hand, stood a large man in an attitude of leisurely nonchalance.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a moment the blinding glare made it impossible for the lad to make out his surroundings, but gradually his eyes became accustomed to the light.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Jack recognized Count Blowinski instantly and made a move as though to rise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
at the time that
From this reading When Jack came to himself he was sitting in a chair in a well lighted room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FIGHT WITH A MADMAN.
