used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps the perplexed lad's face betrayed his feelings, for just at that moment Benzeor looked up and said,-- "There!
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Even now it was difficult for him to believe that Ted had spoken truly.
BENZEOR
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From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
BENZEOR'S
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From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Perhaps the perplexed lad's face betrayed his feelings, for just at that moment Benzeor looked up and said,-- "There!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Even now it was difficult for him to believe that Ted had spoken truly.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
divisible by two
From this reading Even now it was difficult for him to believe that Ted had spoken truly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Perhaps the perplexed lad's face betrayed his feelings, for just at that moment Benzeor looked up and said,-- "There!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even now it was difficult for him to believe that Ted had spoken truly.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even now it was difficult for him to believe that Ted had spoken truly.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps the perplexed lad's face betrayed his feelings, for just at that moment Benzeor looked up and said,-- "There!
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
a boy or man
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
lad's
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From this reading Perhaps the perplexed lad's face betrayed his feelings, for just at that moment Benzeor looked up and said,-- "There!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Perhaps the perplexed lad's face betrayed his feelings, for just at that moment Benzeor looked up and said,-- "There!
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
a particular point in time
From this reading Perhaps the perplexed lad's face betrayed his feelings, for just at that moment Benzeor looked up and said,-- "There!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
not any; not one
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even now it was difficult for him to believe that Ted had spoken truly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
and nothing more
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the perplexed lad's face betrayed his feelings, for just at that moment Benzeor looked up and said,-- "There!
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Perhaps the perplexed lad's face betrayed his feelings, for just at that moment Benzeor looked up and said,-- "There!
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
RELEASEverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Perhaps the perplexed lad's face betrayed his feelings, for just at that moment Benzeor looked up and said,-- "There!
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Even now it was difficult for him to believe that Ted had spoken truly.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Even now it was difficult for him to believe that Ted had spoken truly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps the perplexed lad's face betrayed his feelings, for just at that moment Benzeor looked up and said,-- "There!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even now it was difficult for him to believe that Ted had spoken truly.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Even now it was difficult for him to believe that Ted had spoken truly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Perhaps the perplexed lad's face betrayed his feelings, for just at that moment Benzeor looked up and said,-- "There!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The lad had had no suspicion of his neighbor, and was ignorant, as we know, of the part which Benzeor had taken in the attack on his father's house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE RELEASE OF BENZEOR BENZEOR'S plight was a sad one, but as he gazed about him in his helplessness the only face upon which he could discover any traces of sympathy or compassion was that of Little Peter.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He must have been mistaken, Peter thought, as he recalled the kindness of Sarah and Benzeor's wife in permitting the children to find a shelter in their home.
