used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
anew
From this reading The lieutenant, when Edward's head was bent again, eyed his hearer narrowly.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
ARROWnounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The lieutenant, when Edward's head was bent again, eyed his hearer narrowly.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
circumstantiallyadverbUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəliː/
according to circumstances
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He found it increasingly difficult to marshal his facts under the fire of those steady watching eyes.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The lieutenant, when Edward's head was bent again, eyed his hearer narrowly.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The lieutenant, when Edward's head was bent again, eyed his hearer narrowly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He found it increasingly difficult to marshal his facts under the fire of those steady watching eyes.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He found it increasingly difficult to marshal his facts under the fire of those steady watching eyes.
set up or found
From this reading He found it increasingly difficult to marshal his facts under the fire of those steady watching eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
GasparnounUS /ˈɡæspər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
hearernounUS /ˈhiːrər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading The lieutenant, when Edward's head was bent again, eyed his hearer narrowly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading He found it increasingly difficult to marshal his facts under the fire of those steady watching eyes.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found it increasingly difficult to marshal his facts under the fire of those steady watching eyes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The lieutenant, when Edward's head was bent again, eyed his hearer narrowly.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading He found it increasingly difficult to marshal his facts under the fire of those steady watching eyes.
Mozara
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From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading The lieutenant, when Edward's head was bent again, eyed his hearer narrowly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
on one occasion
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
Paluda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
Povey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
SHOOTSnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
make steady
From this reading He found it increasingly difficult to marshal his facts under the fire of those steady watching eyes.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He found it increasingly difficult to marshal his facts under the fire of those steady watching eyes.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EDWARD SHOOTS AN ARROW INTO THE AIR In a state of the deepest dejection Edward Povey listened to the story.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He found it increasingly difficult to marshal his facts under the fire of those steady watching eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lieutenant, when Edward's head was bent again, eyed his hearer narrowly.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He found it increasingly difficult to marshal his facts under the fire of those steady watching eyes.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
at the time that
From this reading The lieutenant, when Edward's head was bent again, eyed his hearer narrowly.
which person or people
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At times during its recital he would raise his head and look at Gaspar Mozara.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had told his tale well--circumstantially and yet with the feeling that Anna Paluda, who, sitting rigidly in her chair, never once removed her doubting eyes from his face, did not believe a word he was saying.
