used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
cagedverbUS /keɪdʒd/
past form of “cage” — confine in a cage
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
cat-like
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From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
covetsverbUS /ˈkʌvəts/
third-person singular of “covet” — wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
egressnounUS /ɪˈɡres/
(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
at any time
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
fiendishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːndɪʃ/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
at or to or toward the front
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
set up or found
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
half-cringing
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From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
hyenanounUS /haɪˈiːnə/
doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
Jessica
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From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
and nothing more
From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
the sound of laughing
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
Leith
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From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
without good reason
From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
mantel-shelf
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From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
profoundest
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From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
sidelongadjective
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading There is no other animal in captivity or out that has the same expression of countenance, the same half-cringing, diabolical treachery both in face and the sidelong movement of his body.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," she exclaimed, lightly, approaching the mantel-shelf carelessly and taking up the gloves she had thrown there, "I have played--and lost.
at the time that
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Just such an expression Jessica wore when Leith threw open the door which separated him from her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was no other egress from the room than through that door or he would not have found her there; but she came forward after a moment of profoundest silence throwing up her head defiantly, the hateful grin receiving sound in a discordant laughter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you ever observe the devilish glare in the eyes of a caged hyena, the fiendish, cat-like grin upon his repulsive mouth when he knows he is denied the prey he covets?
