used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The head of the figure was encircled by a heavy white bandage, like a turban.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
AghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Aghast, his heart in his throat, Charley Shultz stared at the face outside the window.
(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 Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
from appearances alone
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aghast, his heart in his throat, Charley Shultz stared at the face outside the window.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading The head of the figure was encircled by a heavy white bandage, like a turban.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
a youthful male person
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The head of the figure was encircled by a heavy white bandage, like a turban.
Charley
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From this reading Aghast, his heart in his throat, Charley Shultz stared at the face outside the window.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading The head of the figure was encircled by a heavy white bandage, like a turban.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Aghast, his heart in his throat, Charley Shultz stared at the face outside the window.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading THE GREAT FEAR.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The head of the figure was encircled by a heavy white bandage, like a turban.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
a long fixed look
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
ghostlikeadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstlaɪk/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT FEAR.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The head of the figure was encircled by a heavy white bandage, like a turban.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Aghast, his heart in his throat, Charley Shultz stared at the face outside the window.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The head of the figure was encircled by a heavy white bandage, like a turban.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aghast, his heart in his throat, Charley Shultz stared at the face outside the window.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aghast, his heart in his throat, Charley Shultz stared at the face outside the window.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The head of the figure was encircled by a heavy white bandage, like a turban.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Aghast, his heart in his throat, Charley Shultz stared at the face outside the window.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
Shultz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aghast, his heart in his throat, Charley Shultz stared at the face outside the window.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Aghast, his heart in his throat, Charley Shultz stared at the face outside the window.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT FEAR.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Aghast, his heart in his throat, Charley Shultz stared at the face outside the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
turbannounUS /ˈtɜːrbən/
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading The head of the figure was encircled by a heavy white bandage, like a turban.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
unwaveringadjectiveUS /ənˈweɪvərɪŋ/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
someone who visits
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The head of the figure was encircled by a heavy white bandage, like a turban.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The eyes which stared back at Shultz from an apparently set and pallid face were full of terrible accusation and menace, and beneath that unwavering gaze the terrified boy felt his blood turn to icy currents in his veins.
a Caucasian
From this reading Only the upper part of the body of his unwelcome visitor could be seen, and that, clothed all in white, seemed particularly ghostlike.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Aghast, his heart in his throat, Charley Shultz stared at the face outside the window.
