used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
ambushedverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃt/
past form of “ambush” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading “Enchanted to meet you, madame,” the prince was murmuring in the most approved fashion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading “It is true that the baron has spoken often of you.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
intentionally conceived
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
empressement
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From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
EnchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading “Enchanted to meet you, madame,” the prince was murmuring in the most approved fashion.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Enchanted to meet you, madame,” the prince was murmuring in the most approved fashion.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
forcefuladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsfəl/
characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
good-humouredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is true that the baron has spoken often of you.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
high-nosed
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From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Enchanted to meet you, madame,” the prince was murmuring in the most approved fashion.
innermostadjectiveUS /ˈɪnərmoʊst/
being deepest within the self
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is true that the baron has spoken often of you.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “Enchanted to meet you, madame,” the prince was murmuring in the most approved fashion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
come together
From this reading “Enchanted to meet you, madame,” the prince was murmuring in the most approved fashion.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Enchanted to meet you, madame,” the prince was murmuring in the most approved fashion.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading “Enchanted to meet you, madame,” the prince was murmuring in the most approved fashion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “It is true that the baron has spoken often of you.”
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
on one occasion
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
by chance
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
photographedverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræft/
past form of “photograph” — record on photographic film
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
unusual or striking
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
Selden
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From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “It is true that the baron has spoken often of you.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
TRAGICadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “It is true that the baron has spoken often of you.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He had never seen more remarkable eyes--which was perhaps why their owner ambushed one of them behind a glass; nor a more remarkable face, alert, high-nosed, finely coloured, with a mouth at once forceful and good-humoured, and an air that bespoke wide knowledge and deep experience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TRAGIC MEMORY As the prince bowed, with much empressement, above the slim hand extended to him, Selden was conscious of a rapid but penetrating scrutiny on the part of the older man.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
X-raynounUS /ˈeksreɪ/
electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
From this reading It was as if an X-ray had been plunged into the innermost recesses of his being, photographed everything that was to be seen there, and been instantly withdrawn.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Enchanted to meet you, madame,” the prince was murmuring in the most approved fashion.
