used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
any thing at all
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
for the reason that
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
cannot
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From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
DR
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From this reading DR.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
at any time
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
the organ of sight
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
Fu-Manchu
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From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
FU-MANCHU'S
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From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
LABORATORYnounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
subject to death
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
neutral-colouredadjective
having a color that does not attract attention
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
having a point
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
cut with a saw
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
sparseadjectiveUS /spɑːrs/
not dense
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Never in my experience have I known such _force_ to dwell in the glance of any human eye as dwelt in that of this uncanny being.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I suppose I had set eyes upon Fu-Manchu some five or six times prior to this occasion, and now he was dressed in the manner which I always associated with him, probably because it was thus I first saw him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FU-MANCHU'S LABORATORY I cannot conceive that any ordinary mortal ever attained to anything like an intimacy with Dr. Fu-Manchu; I cannot believe that any man could ever grow used to his presence, could ever cease to fear him.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading He wore a plain yellow robe, and, his pointed chin resting upon his bosom, he looked down at me, revealing a great expanse of the marvellous brow with its sparse, neutral-coloured hair.
