used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
at or in the front
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
canterverbUS /ˈkæntər/
ride at a canter
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
COMICadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
contournounUS /ˈkɑːntʊr/
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
DESTINYnounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
fleshyadjectiveUS /ˈfleʃi/
usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
MASKverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
mouldingnounUS /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
on the contrary
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
put a saddle on
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
saggedverbUS /sæɡd/
inflected form of “sag” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
not in physical motion
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The bones of forehead and nose still showed classic in outline, but in moulding the mouth and chin nature had not adhered closely to the aristocratic structure beneath.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
turnpikenounUS /ˈtɜːrnpaɪk/
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Seen close at hand his face, which was impressive at a distance, lost a certain distinction of contour, as though the marks of experience had blurred, rather than accentuated, the original type.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
WEARSnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The flesh sagged a little in places; the brow was a trifle too heavy, the jaw a trifle too prominent, the lips under the short dark moustache were a trifle too full.
wheelruts
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From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DESTINY WEARS THE COMIC MASK Putting his horse to a canter, Mr. Jonathan Gay rode through the old gate into the turnpike.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His still indignant look was fixed on the heavy wheelruts ahead, while his handsome though fleshy figure inclined slightly forward in the saddle after a foreign fashion.
