adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading There was only one man in the world who could grin like Olaf Anderson.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading In spite of blood and swollen features it transformed him.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was only one man in the world who could grin like Olaf Anderson.
disbeliefnounUS /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In spite of blood and swollen features it transformed him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
FollowingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading There was only one man in the world who could grin like Olaf Anderson.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Then he grinned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of blood and swollen features it transformed him.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
Olaf
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From this reading There was only one man in the world who could grin like Olaf Anderson.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was only one man in the world who could grin like Olaf Anderson.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading There was only one man in the world who could grin like Olaf Anderson.
other's
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From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of blood and swollen features it transformed him.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
Swede's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In spite of blood and swollen features it transformed him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he grinned.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was only one man in the world who could grin like Olaf Anderson.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading In spite of blood and swollen features it transformed him.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There was only one man in the world who could grin like Olaf Anderson.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Following that first wild stare of uncertainty and disbelief in the big Swede's eyes came a look of sudden and joyous recognition.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was clutching at Philip's hand like a drowning man before he made an effort to speak, still with his eyes on the other's face as if he was not quite sure they had not betrayed him.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There was only one man in the world who could grin like Olaf Anderson.
