used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then over the face of the little bald-headed scientist there came a change.
any thing at all
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
bald-headedadjective
lacking hair on all or most of the scalp
From this reading Then over the face of the little bald-headed scientist there came a change.
BrillnounUS /brɪl/
European food fish
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then over the face of the little bald-headed scientist there came a change.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Then over the face of the little bald-headed scientist there came a change.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
without stop or interruption
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Don’t stir!” went on the professor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Into his eyes there shot a gleam of joy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then over the face of the little bald-headed scientist there came a change.
a long fixed look
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Into his eyes there shot a gleam of joy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into his eyes there shot a gleam of joy.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Into his eyes there shot a gleam of joy.
conformity or harmony
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then over the face of the little bald-headed scientist there came a change.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
NIXONnounUS /ˈnɪksən/
vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
NODDY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Don’t stir!” went on the professor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then over the face of the little bald-headed scientist there came a change.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Then over the face of the little bald-headed scientist there came a change.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Into his eyes there shot a gleam of joy.
Snodgrass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
steadfastlyadverbUS /ˈstedfæstli/
with resolute determination
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
not in physical motion
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
move an implement through
From this reading “Don’t stir!” went on the professor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then over the face of the little bald-headed scientist there came a change.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then over the face of the little bald-headed scientist there came a change.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
THREATENSverbUS /ˈθretənz/
third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NODDY NIXON THREATENS Professor Snodgrass continued to gaze steadfastly at the astonished miner, still keeping hold of his coat.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Stand still!” he commanded, though Mr. Brill was too much startled to do anything in the line of motion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Don’t stir!” went on the professor.
