used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading "Can we get something to eat now?" asked Dave, with a touch of apprehension in his voice.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Can we get something to eat now?" asked Dave, with a touch of apprehension in his voice.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "UNDENIABLE FACT" Before the boys could reach the entrance, the door was opened.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "UNDENIABLE FACT" Before the boys could reach the entrance, the door was opened.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can we get something to eat now?" asked Dave, with a touch of apprehension in his voice.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Step right in--a warm room and nice, comfortable chairs ready for you."
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "Step right in--a warm room and nice, comfortable chairs ready for you."
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "UNDENIABLE FACT" Before the boys could reach the entrance, the door was opened.
Dave
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From this reading "Can we get something to eat now?" asked Dave, with a touch of apprehension in his voice.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "UNDENIABLE FACT" Before the boys could reach the entrance, the door was opened.
take in solid food
From this reading "Can we get something to eat now?" asked Dave, with a touch of apprehension in his voice.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "UNDENIABLE FACT" Before the boys could reach the entrance, the door was opened.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Good-afternoon, young gentlemen!" he exclaimed, in a hearty voice.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "UNDENIABLE FACT" Before the boys could reach the entrance, the door was opened.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Step right in--a warm room and nice, comfortable chairs ready for you."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Good-afternoon, young gentlemen!" he exclaimed, in a hearty voice.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Can we get something to eat now?" asked Dave, with a touch of apprehension in his voice.
Good-afternoon
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From this reading "Good-afternoon, young gentlemen!" he exclaimed, in a hearty voice.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good-afternoon, young gentlemen!" he exclaimed, in a hearty voice.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading "Good-afternoon, young gentlemen!" he exclaimed, in a hearty voice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Step right in--a warm room and nice, comfortable chairs ready for you."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Can we get something to eat now?" asked Dave, with a touch of apprehension in his voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Can we get something to eat now?" asked Dave, with a touch of apprehension in his voice.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "UNDENIABLE FACT" Before the boys could reach the entrance, the door was opened.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "UNDENIABLE FACT" Before the boys could reach the entrance, the door was opened.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Step right in--a warm room and nice, comfortable chairs ready for you."
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Step right in--a warm room and nice, comfortable chairs ready for you."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Step right in--a warm room and nice, comfortable chairs ready for you."
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Can we get something to eat now?" asked Dave, with a touch of apprehension in his voice.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Step right in--a warm room and nice, comfortable chairs ready for you."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "UNDENIABLE FACT" Before the boys could reach the entrance, the door was opened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Can we get something to eat now?" asked Dave, with a touch of apprehension in his voice.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "Can we get something to eat now?" asked Dave, with a touch of apprehension in his voice.
UNDENIABLEadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading "UNDENIABLE FACT" Before the boys could reach the entrance, the door was opened.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Good-afternoon, young gentlemen!" he exclaimed, in a hearty voice.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "Step right in--a warm room and nice, comfortable chairs ready for you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "UNDENIABLE FACT" Before the boys could reach the entrance, the door was opened.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Can we get something to eat now?" asked Dave, with a touch of apprehension in his voice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
wreathed
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From this reading A very big man, with a very red complexion and prominent features, stood surveying the group, his face wreathed in smiles.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Step right in--a warm room and nice, comfortable chairs ready for you."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Good-afternoon, young gentlemen!" he exclaimed, in a hearty voice.
