used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cardinal Plouernel was a man of sixty-five years of age, lean, lank and leathery of skin.
how long something has existed
From this reading Cardinal Plouernel was a man of sixty-five years of age, lean, lank and leathery of skin.
analyzedadjectiveUS /ˈænəlaɪzd/
examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CARDINAL AND COUNT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
beaknounUS /biːk/
beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
CARDINALnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading CARDINAL AND COUNT.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading CARDINAL AND COUNT.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
fear-inspiring
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From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
lankadjectiveUS /læŋk/
long and thin and often limp
From this reading Cardinal Plouernel was a man of sixty-five years of age, lean, lank and leathery of skin.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Cardinal Plouernel was a man of sixty-five years of age, lean, lank and leathery of skin.
leatheryadjectiveUS /ˈleðəri/
resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable
From this reading Cardinal Plouernel was a man of sixty-five years of age, lean, lank and leathery of skin.
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 long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
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 long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Cardinal Plouernel was a man of sixty-five years of age, lean, lank and leathery of skin.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cardinal Plouernel was a man of sixty-five years of age, lean, lank and leathery of skin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
physiognomynoun
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
Plouernel
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From this reading Cardinal Plouernel was a man of sixty-five years of age, lean, lank and leathery of skin.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
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 His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
unusual or striking
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
sixty-fiveadjective
being five more than sixty
From this reading Cardinal Plouernel was a man of sixty-five years of age, lean, lank and leathery of skin.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Cardinal Plouernel was a man of sixty-five years of age, lean, lank and leathery of skin.
a quantity of money
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Except for the difference in age, he was possessed of the identical type of face as his nephew.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To sum up, the priest, if clad in his red robes of Prince of the Church, could not choose but present a fear-inspiring aspect.
vulturenounUS /ˈvʌltʃər/
any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion
From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cardinal Plouernel was a man of sixty-five years of age, lean, lank and leathery of skin.
wide-set
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From this reading His long neck, bald head, large and crooked nose like the beak of a bird of prey, and wide-set, round and penetrating eyes, imparted to his physiognomy, if analyzed and the high grade of intelligence that they denoted left out of consideration, a singular resemblance to that of a vulture.
a late time of life
From this reading Cardinal Plouernel was a man of sixty-five years of age, lean, lank and leathery of skin.
