used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His small piercing eyes attracted Jean most of all, causing her to retreat a step or two.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading His small piercing eyes attracted Jean most of all, causing her to retreat a step or two.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
beltedadjectiveUS /ˈbeltəd/
having or provided with a belt
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading His small piercing eyes attracted Jean most of all, causing her to retreat a step or two.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His small piercing eyes attracted Jean most of all, causing her to retreat a step or two.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
fleckedadjective
having a pattern of dots
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
homespunadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmspʌn/
of textiles; having a rough surface
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading This the visitor noted, and laughed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His small piercing eyes attracted Jean most of all, causing her to retreat a step or two.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This the visitor noted, and laughed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
on one occasion
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His small piercing eyes attracted Jean most of all, causing her to retreat a step or two.
particlesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His small piercing eyes attracted Jean most of all, causing her to retreat a step or two.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading His small piercing eyes attracted Jean most of all, causing her to retreat a step or two.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His small piercing eyes attracted Jean most of all, causing her to retreat a step or two.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His small piercing eyes attracted Jean most of all, causing her to retreat a step or two.
caught or fixed
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This the visitor noted, and laughed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His small piercing eyes attracted Jean most of all, causing her to retreat a step or two.
UNMASKEDverbUS /ənˈmæskt/
past form of “unmask” — reveal the true nature of
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
someone who visits
From this reading This the visitor noted, and laughed.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was of medium size, clad in a short fur jacket, belted at the waist, heavy cap, rough homespun trousers, stuck into coarse socks, and moccasins on his feet.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
which person or people
From this reading UNMASKED As Jean rose and opened the door a man at once entered, who stared at her in amazement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His face was covered with a ragged, bushy beard, flecked with frost, while particles of ice clung to his moustache.
