used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At his feet Helen had seated herself on an ottoman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At his feet Helen had seated herself on an ottoman.
benignadjectiveUS /bɪˈnaɪn/
not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
cosey
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From this reading THE evening of the same day found them seated in the small, cosey study of the parsonage.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE evening of the same day found them seated in the small, cosey study of the parsonage.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading From her expressive features the haughty defiance had vanished.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE evening of the same day found them seated in the small, cosey study of the parsonage.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading From her expressive features the haughty defiance had vanished.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading From her expressive features the haughty defiance had vanished.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At his feet Helen had seated herself on an ottoman.
set up or found
From this reading THE evening of the same day found them seated in the small, cosey study of the parsonage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From her expressive features the haughty defiance had vanished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At his feet Helen had seated herself on an ottoman.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading From her expressive features the haughty defiance had vanished.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading At his feet Helen had seated herself on an ottoman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From her expressive features the haughty defiance had vanished.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading At his feet Helen had seated herself on an ottoman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE evening of the same day found them seated in the small, cosey study of the parsonage.
Knowles
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From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
immediately past
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE evening of the same day found them seated in the small, cosey study of the parsonage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At his feet Helen had seated herself on an ottoman.
ottomannounUS /ˈɑːtəmən/
a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
From this reading At his feet Helen had seated herself on an ottoman.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading THE evening of the same day found them seated in the small, cosey study of the parsonage.
PASTOR'SnounUS /ˈpæstərz/
possessive form of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE PASTOR'S STUDY.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE evening of the same day found them seated in the small, cosey study of the parsonage.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE evening of the same day found them seated in the small, cosey study of the parsonage.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE evening of the same day found them seated in the small, cosey study of the parsonage.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THE PASTOR'S STUDY.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASTOR'S STUDY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE evening of the same day found them seated in the small, cosey study of the parsonage.
having passed out of existence
From this reading From her expressive features the haughty defiance had vanished.
white-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
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 Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Knowles, a white-haired man with a peculiarly mild, benign countenance, sat near the window, his silver locks illumined with the last rays of the setting sun.
