used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His features were as clear cut as though done in marble, and about as expressive.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Instinctively he felt that here was the particular antagonist he was to be pitted against.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Instinctively he felt that here was the particular antagonist he was to be pitted against.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His features were as clear cut as though done in marble, and about as expressive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Instinctively he felt that here was the particular antagonist he was to be pitted against.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading For the first time, in the glare of the bright morning light, West took stock of the fellow, and realized his true nature.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His features were as clear cut as though done in marble, and about as expressive.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading His features were as clear cut as though done in marble, and about as expressive.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His features were as clear cut as though done in marble, and about as expressive.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
egotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
emotionlessadjective
unmoved by feeling
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading His features were as clear cut as though done in marble, and about as expressive.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His features were as clear cut as though done in marble, and about as expressive.
a boy or man
From this reading For the first time, in the glare of the bright morning light, West took stock of the fellow, and realized his true nature.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Instinctively he felt that here was the particular antagonist he was to be pitted against.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time, in the glare of the bright morning light, West took stock of the fellow, and realized his true nature.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
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 the first time, in the glare of the bright morning light, West took stock of the fellow, and realized his true nature.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instinctively he felt that here was the particular antagonist he was to be pitted against.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Instinctively he felt that here was the particular antagonist he was to be pitted against.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His features were as clear cut as though done in marble, and about as expressive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His features were as clear cut as though done in marble, and about as expressive.
InstinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Instinctively he felt that here was the particular antagonist he was to be pitted against.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading His features were as clear cut as though done in marble, and about as expressive.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading For the first time, in the glare of the bright morning light, West took stock of the fellow, and realized his true nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading For the first time, in the glare of the bright morning light, West took stock of the fellow, and realized his true nature.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Instinctively he felt that here was the particular antagonist he was to be pitted against.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
pittedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtɪd/
pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
From this reading Instinctively he felt that here was the particular antagonist he was to be pitted against.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading For the first time, in the glare of the bright morning light, West took stock of the fellow, and realized his true nature.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading For the first time, in the glare of the bright morning light, West took stock of the fellow, and realized his true nature.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Instinctively he felt that here was the particular antagonist he was to be pitted against.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His features were as clear cut as though done in marble, and about as expressive.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time, in the glare of the bright morning light, West took stock of the fellow, and realized his true nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For the first time, in the glare of the bright morning light, West took stock of the fellow, and realized his true nature.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading For the first time, in the glare of the bright morning light, West took stock of the fellow, and realized his true nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His features were as clear cut as though done in marble, and about as expressive.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading WEST WINS THE FIRST HAND The newcomer stood at the edge of the front steps, and paused long enough to light a cigarette before descending.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading To all outward appearances, the man was cold, emotionless, selfish egotism written on every feature.
