used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
Ashleigh
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From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
clusteringnounUS /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading His hair was of a reddish-brown or tawny colour, of exuberant growth, and worn in long, clustering curls which swept his shoulders.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading His hair was of a reddish-brown or tawny colour, of exuberant growth, and worn in long, clustering curls which swept his shoulders.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
make right or correct
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading His hair was of a reddish-brown or tawny colour, of exuberant growth, and worn in long, clustering curls which swept his shoulders.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
communicated in words
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
exuberantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading His hair was of a reddish-brown or tawny colour, of exuberant growth, and worn in long, clustering curls which swept his shoulders.
the organ of sight
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
eyebrownounUS /ˈaɪbraʊ/
the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
a boy or man
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
the act of giving
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading His hair was of a reddish-brown or tawny colour, of exuberant growth, and worn in long, clustering curls which swept his shoulders.
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 His hair was of a reddish-brown or tawny colour, of exuberant growth, and worn in long, clustering curls which swept his shoulders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
hipsnounUS /hɪps/
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
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 His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His hair was of a reddish-brown or tawny colour, of exuberant growth, and worn in long, clustering curls which swept his shoulders.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
by chance
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
on the contrary
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
reddish-brownadjective
of brown tinged with red
From this reading His hair was of a reddish-brown or tawny colour, of exuberant growth, and worn in long, clustering curls which swept his shoulders.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
sabre-cut
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From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
make square
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
dependable
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
possessing sweep
From this reading His hair was of a reddish-brown or tawny colour, of exuberant growth, and worn in long, clustering curls which swept his shoulders.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading His hair was of a reddish-brown or tawny colour, of exuberant growth, and worn in long, clustering curls which swept his shoulders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
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 He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this moment the door was opened from the outside, giving entrance to a male individual of a somewhat comical appearance.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading His face was deeply tanned by sun and weather; and the scar of a sabre-cut above his left eye caused the eyebrow on that side to be below the line of its fellow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His hair was of a reddish-brown or tawny colour, of exuberant growth, and worn in long, clustering curls which swept his shoulders.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He was rather under five feet in height, and was what is called "square built," that is, his form and limbs were very stout, or rather, perhaps, thick; and his waist was nearly as wide as his shoulders or his hips.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading His hair was of a reddish-brown or tawny colour, of exuberant growth, and worn in long, clustering curls which swept his shoulders.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope that your impressions may prove correct," remarked Ashleigh, in a manner that still expressed uneasiness.
