used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
BalkannounUS /ˈbɔːlkən/
an inhabitant of the Balkan Peninsula
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
BalkansnounUS /ˈbɔːlkənz/
the major mountain range of Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
beechnounUS /biːtʃ/
any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
not accessible to view
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
Emathian
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From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
ETC
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From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
greatcoats
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From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
GRIER
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From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
HEIRnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
hoodsnounUS /hʊdz/
plural of “hood” — an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
LazarnounUS /ˈleɪzər/
a person afflicted with leprosy
From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
leaflessadjectiveUS /ˈliːfləs/
having no leaves
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
MARCHESnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
the force of workers available
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
Nilischeff
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From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
not any; not one
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
Roumis
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From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
slimnessnoun
a small margin
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
an elevated geological formation
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
SYDNEYnounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
tincturenounUS /ˈtɪŋktʃər/
a substance that colors or dyes
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a face familiar to many Emathian mountaineers, and to a few startled Roumis, as that of Lazar Nilischeff, a prominent leader of revolt.
a just detectable amount
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
UNCROWNEDadjective
not having an (artificial) crown on a tooth; used especially of molars and bicuspids
From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
unobtrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
WARDENnounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading BY SYDNEY C. GRIER AUTHOR OF ‘THE HEIR,’ ‘AN UNCROWNED KING,’ ‘THE WARDEN OF THE MARCHES,’ ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (_Second in the Balkan Series II._) Night was falling in the leafless beech forest which covered a spur of the Balkans.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
which person or people
From this reading There was a thin sprinkling of snow on the rocky ground, but it was frozen hard, and showed no trace of the leather moccasins of the two men who were climbing the slope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Both wore unobtrusive uniforms of dull grey, almost concealed by huge brown greatcoats with hoods, and carried rifles slung across their backs; but while one was a stolid peasant, the other had a keen intellectual face, not devoid of a certain tincture of what may without offence be termed “slimness.”
