used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fabius paused a moment and eyed him grimly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
dictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Fabius paused a moment and eyed him grimly.
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From this reading Fabius paused a moment and eyed him grimly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then his rugged, weary face softened slightly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Could you not trust me for a little while?
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Fabius paused a moment and eyed him grimly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fabius paused a moment and eyed him grimly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Could you not trust me for a little while?
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Could you not trust me for a little while?
a particular point in time
From this reading Fabius paused a moment and eyed him grimly.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Could you not trust me for a little while?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
and nothing more
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Fabius paused a moment and eyed him grimly.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Then his rugged, weary face softened slightly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I trusted you," he said.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Then his rugged, weary face softened slightly.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Then his rugged, weary face softened slightly.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then his rugged, weary face softened slightly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "Could you not trust me for a little while?
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading "I trusted you," he said.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Then his rugged, weary face softened slightly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Could you not trust me for a little while?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His composure was unequal to the task, and, sinking upon his knees, as the dictator turned toward the tent, he could only stretch out one hand and murmur:-- "The axe, my master; I pray you, the axe."
