used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Farmer Billet," said he, "what was your report about the House?"
all-nightadjective
lasting, open, or operating through the whole night
From this reading "That it would hold an all-night sitting."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "That it would hold an all-night sitting."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BILLET AND PITOU.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
BILLETnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading BILLET AND PITOU.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "Very good; and what did you say you saw on the New Bridge?"
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Very good; and what did you say you saw on the New Bridge?"
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading "Farmer Billet," said he, "what was your report about the House?"
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Very good; and what did you say you saw on the New Bridge?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
hard-faced
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From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "That it would hold an all-night sitting."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Farmer Billet," said he, "what was your report about the House?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That it would hold an all-night sitting."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Very good; and what did you say you saw on the New Bridge?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
Petion
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From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
PITOU
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From this reading BILLET AND PITOU.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Farmer Billet," said he, "what was your report about the House?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Farmer Billet," said he, "what was your report about the House?"
cut with a saw
From this reading "Very good; and what did you say you saw on the New Bridge?"
express in words
From this reading "Very good; and what did you say you saw on the New Bridge?"
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "That it would hold an all-night sitting."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very good; and what did you say you saw on the New Bridge?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Farmer Billet," said he, "what was your report about the House?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On being called by the king, Petion had foreseen that he might more easily get into the palace than out, so he went up to a hard-faced man marred by a scar on the brow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Farmer Billet," said he, "what was your report about the House?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "That it would hold an all-night sitting."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Very good; and what did you say you saw on the New Bridge?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Farmer Billet," said he, "what was your report about the House?"
