used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
anew
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The features were dark and murderous and the eyes were full of a lust for vengeance.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A violent shudder passed over Vera's frame, but Fenwick appeared to notice nothing of this.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A violent shudder passed over Vera's frame, but Fenwick appeared to notice nothing of this.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The features were dark and murderous and the eyes were full of a lust for vengeance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The features were dark and murderous and the eyes were full of a lust for vengeance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The features were dark and murderous and the eyes were full of a lust for vengeance.
Fenwick
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From this reading A violent shudder passed over Vera's frame, but Fenwick appeared to notice nothing of this.
Fenwick's
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From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The features were dark and murderous and the eyes were full of a lust for vengeance.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading A violent shudder passed over Vera's frame, but Fenwick appeared to notice nothing of this.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The features were dark and murderous and the eyes were full of a lust for vengeance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading The features were dark and murderous and the eyes were full of a lust for vengeance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading The features were dark and murderous and the eyes were full of a lust for vengeance.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading A violent shudder passed over Vera's frame, but Fenwick appeared to notice nothing of this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A violent shudder passed over Vera's frame, but Fenwick appeared to notice nothing of this.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A violent shudder passed over Vera's frame, but Fenwick appeared to notice nothing of this.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading A violent shudder passed over Vera's frame, but Fenwick appeared to notice nothing of this.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was only just for a moment--then the man became his normal self again, just as if nothing had happened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A violent shudder passed over Vera's frame, but Fenwick appeared to notice nothing of this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
unsteadyadjectiveUS /ənˈstedi/
subject to change or variation
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading The features were dark and murderous and the eyes were full of a lust for vengeance.
Vera
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From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
Vera's
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From this reading A violent shudder passed over Vera's frame, but Fenwick appeared to notice nothing of this.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading A violent shudder passed over Vera's frame, but Fenwick appeared to notice nothing of this.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A COUPLE OF VISITORS Something in the tone of Fenwick's voice caused Vera to look up hastily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it was her imagination that in the unsteady light of the flickering fire his face seemed to have changed almost beyond recognition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The features were dark and murderous and the eyes were full of a lust for vengeance.
