used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Warde, clean-shaven, alert, with youthful figure, looked but little older than his pupil.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
clean-shavenadjective
closely shaved recently
From this reading Warde, clean-shaven, alert, with youthful figure, looked but little older than his pupil.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Warde continued curtly, "Then he has paid you what he did owe you?"
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading Warde continued curtly, "Then he has paid you what he did owe you?"
DECAPITATIONnounUS /dɪˌkæpɪˈteɪʃən/
execution by cutting off the victim's head
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Warde continued curtly, "Then he has paid you what he did owe you?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Warde, clean-shaven, alert, with youthful figure, looked but little older than his pupil.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Warde continued curtly, "Then he has paid you what he did owe you?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
liarnounUS /ˈlaɪər/
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Warde, clean-shaven, alert, with youthful figure, looked but little older than his pupil.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Warde, clean-shaven, alert, with youthful figure, looked but little older than his pupil.
LovellnounUS /ˈlʌvəl/
English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913)
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
Mendez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
not any; not one
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Warde, clean-shaven, alert, with youthful figure, looked but little older than his pupil.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Warde continued curtly, "Then he has paid you what he did owe you?"
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Warde continued curtly, "Then he has paid you what he did owe you?"
PintonounUS /ˈpɪntoʊ/
a spotted or calico horse or pony
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Warde, clean-shaven, alert, with youthful figure, looked but little older than his pupil.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
term of address for a man
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Warde, clean-shaven, alert, with youthful figure, looked but little older than his pupil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
precisely as stated
From this reading For a moment the two stared steadily at each other; then, very politely, Lovell said-- "No, sir, he does not."
Warde
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DECAPITATION "Ferdinand Mendez Pinto was but a type of thee, thou liar of the first magnitude!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Warde continued curtly, "Then he has paid you what he did owe you?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lovell betrayed his astonishment by a slight start; however, he faced Warde with a smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Warde continued curtly, "Then he has paid you what he did owe you?"
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Warde, clean-shaven, alert, with youthful figure, looked but little older than his pupil.
