used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dead silence followed the reading of the dying confession of Guy, son of Roger.
Aescendune
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From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The mighty Conqueror looked around, as if he would read men's hearts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mighty Conqueror looked around, as if he would read men's hearts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading A dead silence followed the reading of the dying confession of Guy, son of Roger.
ConquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading The mighty Conqueror looked around, as if he would read men's hearts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It is a forgery--a vile and shameful forgery," cried Etienne.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading A dead silence followed the reading of the dying confession of Guy, son of Roger.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading A dead silence followed the reading of the dying confession of Guy, son of Roger.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
Etienne
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From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A dead silence followed the reading of the dying confession of Guy, son of Roger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
forgerynounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading "It is a forgery--a vile and shameful forgery," cried Etienne.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading A dead silence followed the reading of the dying confession of Guy, son of Roger.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mighty Conqueror looked around, as if he would read men's hearts.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The mighty Conqueror looked around, as if he would read men's hearts.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The mighty Conqueror looked around, as if he would read men's hearts.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a forgery--a vile and shameful forgery," cried Etienne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The mighty Conqueror looked around, as if he would read men's hearts.
Malville
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From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading The mighty Conqueror looked around, as if he would read men's hearts.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The mighty Conqueror looked around, as if he would read men's hearts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A dead silence followed the reading of the dying confession of Guy, son of Roger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The mighty Conqueror looked around, as if he would read men's hearts.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading A dead silence followed the reading of the dying confession of Guy, son of Roger.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
Roger
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From this reading A dead silence followed the reading of the dying confession of Guy, son of Roger.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading "It is a forgery--a vile and shameful forgery," cried Etienne.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A dead silence followed the reading of the dying confession of Guy, son of Roger.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
a male human offspring
From this reading A dead silence followed the reading of the dying confession of Guy, son of Roger.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A dead silence followed the reading of the dying confession of Guy, son of Roger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading "It is a forgery--a vile and shameful forgery," cried Etienne.
vindicatedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Etienne de Malville was flushed, and seemed ready to sink into the earth for shame, as though he himself were responsible for the guilt of his father.
belonging to which person
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
Wilfred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wilfred of Aescendune, on the other hand, looked like one whose innocence was vindicated; there was an expression of joy on his face--joy, however, so tempered by other feelings, that it could not be called exultation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The mighty Conqueror looked around, as if he would read men's hearts.
