used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
(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 Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
BRIARFIELD
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From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
give a description of
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
apart from; not including
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For he was remarkable.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
HERBERTnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
not any; not one
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
being perceived or observed
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
and nothing more
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
with speed
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
unusual or striking
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
Ricordo
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From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
Truebner
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From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HERBERT BRIARFIELD AND THE STRANGER Signor Ricordo rose as Herr Truebner and Herbert Briarfield came up to him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he did so, the latter noticed that he was of more than ordinary height, and that he was evidently a man of great muscular strength.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But he quickly forgot the stranger's physical proportions as he realised that peculiar quality in the man's presence, to indicate which no better word can be used than "personality."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he been asked afterwards to describe him, he would not have dwelt upon his physical appearance at all, except only in so far as it suggested that subtle power which made him remarkable.
