used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A second glance undeceived him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pachmann jerked round with an oath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
CROCHARD
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From this reading CROCHARD, THE INVINCIBLE!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A second glance undeceived him.
INVINCIBLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading CROCHARD, THE INVINCIBLE!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Pachmann jerked round with an oath.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Pachmann jerked round with an oath.
Pachmann
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From this reading Pachmann jerked round with an oath.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Pachmann jerked round with an oath.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second glance undeceived him.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CROCHARD, THE INVINCIBLE!
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There was, it is true, a certain puzzling resemblance to the Prince, but this man was more strongly built, more graceful--and the Prince could never smile like that!
undeceivedadjective
freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
From this reading A second glance undeceived him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
which person or people
From this reading At the first glance, he thought it was the Prince who stood there, though it had not been the Prince's voice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pachmann jerked round with an oath.
