used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The girl may be the next,” the words seemed ominous—like a doom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour or so previously he had faced the greatest odds he had ever known till then.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The girl may be the next,” the words seemed ominous—like a doom.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
COMPROMISEDverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/
past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading “The girl may be the next,” the words seemed ominous—like a doom.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
encompassedverbUS /enˈkʌmpəst/
past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Troubles encompassed him on every side.
at any time
From this reading An hour or so previously he had faced the greatest odds he had ever known till then.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Troubles encompassed him on every side.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
a young female
From this reading “The girl may be the next,” the words seemed ominous—like a doom.
highest in quality
From this reading An hour or so previously he had faced the greatest odds he had ever known till then.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Troubles encompassed him on every side.
HorrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour or so previously he had faced the greatest odds he had ever known till then.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “The girl may be the next,” the words seemed ominous—like a doom.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “The girl may be the next,” the words seemed ominous—like a doom.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “The girl may be the next,” the words seemed ominous—like a doom.
not any; not one
From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading An hour or so previously he had faced the greatest odds he had ever known till then.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading “The girl may be the next,” the words seemed ominous—like a doom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Troubles encompassed him on every side.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An hour or so previously he had faced the greatest odds he had ever known till then.
poignantlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪnjəntli/
in a poignant or touching manner
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading An hour or so previously he had faced the greatest odds he had ever known till then.
PRIMEadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “The girl may be the next,” the words seemed ominous—like a doom.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Troubles encompassed him on every side.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading An hour or so previously he had faced the greatest odds he had ever known till then.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
up to a particular time
From this reading An hour or so previously he had faced the greatest odds he had ever known till then.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Troubles encompassed him on every side.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He had stood in the presence of death before, and he had faced it in more dreadful forms, though it is true he had never known it so intimately and so poignantly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
Westerham
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From this reading THE PRIME MINISTER IS COMPROMISED Horrified though he was, Westerham made no sign.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “The girl may be the next,” the words seemed ominous—like a doom.
