used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
(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 Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Frank was amazed by the look on Blake's face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was quite livid, and an expression of horror was in his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was quite livid, and an expression of horror was in his eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
basilisknoun
(classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
Blake'snounUS /bleɪks/
possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Frank was amazed by the look on Blake's face.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
fearless and daring
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank was amazed by the look on Blake's face.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was quite livid, and an expression of horror was in his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was quite livid, and an expression of horror was in his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Frank was amazed by the look on Blake's face.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank was amazed by the look on Blake's face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was quite livid, and an expression of horror was in his eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was quite livid, and an expression of horror was in his eyes.
intense and profound fear
From this reading He was quite livid, and an expression of horror was in his eyes.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was quite livid, and an expression of horror was in his eyes.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
lividadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvɪd/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading He was quite livid, and an expression of horror was in his eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Frank was amazed by the look on Blake's face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
MummynounUS /ˈmʌmi/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
easily agitated
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was quite livid, and an expression of horror was in his eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frank was amazed by the look on Blake's face.
win a victory over
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was quite livid, and an expression of horror was in his eyes.
RecollectingverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
terror-strickenadjective
struck or filled with terror
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank was amazed by the look on Blake's face.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
a shaky motion
From this reading From being gay and composed, Blake was now terror-stricken and nervous; that fatal image had transformed the bold, confident Irishman into a trembling and abject coward.
VassnounUS /væs/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank was amazed by the look on Blake's face.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
which person or people
From this reading Recollecting the behavior of Vass and Maria, the novelist began to think that the Blue Mummy was of the nature of a basilisk and rendered insane all who looked at it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His brow was wet with perspiration, his strong frame trembled, and he seemed to be overcome with terror at the sight of the tomb image.
