used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
anew
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I shall never forget the expression of the Jarocho at that moment.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The skin peeled off, and the blood followed.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
demon's
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From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
divisible by two
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I shall never forget the expression of the Jarocho at that moment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The skin peeled off, and the blood followed.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I shall never forget the expression of the Jarocho at that moment.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall never forget the expression of the Jarocho at that moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
iron-shod
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From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
Jarocho
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From this reading I shall never forget the expression of the Jarocho at that moment.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
Marguerita
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From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
a particular point in time
From this reading I shall never forget the expression of the Jarocho at that moment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I shall never forget the expression of the Jarocho at that moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The skin peeled off, and the blood followed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
peeledadjectiveUS /piːld/
(used informally) completely unclothed
From this reading The skin peeled off, and the blood followed.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
Raoul
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From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
redolentadjectiveUS /ˈredələnt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall never forget the expression of the Jarocho at that moment.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The skin peeled off, and the blood followed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something so cowardly--so redolent of a brutal ferocity--in the act, that I could not remain quiet.
a Caucasian
From this reading His sallow face turned black, his lips white, his eyes burned like a demon's, and, springing forward with a fierce oath, he planted his iron-shod heel upon the face of our comrade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did _you_ dream of meeting Marguerita again?" inquired Raoul, with a satirical laugh, that sounded strange, even fearful, under the circumstances.
