used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
a quantity of money
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading HOW THICK IS BLOOD?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
put or send forth
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
being one more than seven
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
one or the other of two
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
at any time
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
grimnessnounUS /ˈɡrɪmnəs/
the quality of being ghastly
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW THICK IS BLOOD?
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
internmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnmənt/
confinement during wartime
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THICK IS BLOOD?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
immediately past
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
for more time
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
not any; not one
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No sterner figure ever rode the Bad Lands than Jeremiah Lambert appeared eight days after his escape out of his enemies' hands.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading HOW THICK IS BLOOD?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
VestanounUS /ˈvestə/
(Roman mythology) goddess of the hearth and its fire whose flame was tended by vestal virgins; counterpart of Greek Hestia
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
Wilder'snounUS /ˈwaɪldərz/
possessive form of “wilder” — United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading This morning as he rode about his duty the scar left by Jim Wilder's knife in his cheek never had appeared so prominent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The last five days of his internment he had spent in his own quarters, protesting to Vesta that he was no longer an invalid, and that further receipt of her tender ministrations would amount to obtaining a valuable consideration by false pretense.
a late time of life
From this reading It cast over all his face a shadow of grimness, and imparted to it an aged and seasoned appearance not warranted by either his experience or his years.
