used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is a wonderful steadfast courage about men of Hyla's breed.
(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 The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading There is a wonderful steadfast courage about men of Hyla's breed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading There is a wonderful steadfast courage about men of Hyla's breed.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
psychological suffering
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
drawlnounUS /drɔːl/
a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
divisible by two
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
gliblyadverbUS /ˈɡlɪbli/
with superficial plausibility
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
Hyla's
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From this reading There is a wonderful steadfast courage about men of Hyla's breed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a wonderful steadfast courage about men of Hyla's breed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
the force of workers available
From this reading There is a wonderful steadfast courage about men of Hyla's breed.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
nasaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪzəl/
of or in or relating to the nose
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
not any; not one
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
petitionsnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “petition” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
unusual or striking
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading There is a wonderful steadfast courage about men of Hyla's breed.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a wonderful steadfast courage about men of Hyla's breed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
vividnessnounUS /ˈvɪvədnəs/
interest and variety and intensity
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
weatherwornadjective
worn by exposure to the weather
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even though the object they pursue has lost its value, they go on in a dogged relentless "following up" from which nothing can turn them.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "A most composed invincible man, in difficulty and distress knowing no discouragement, in danger and menace laughing at the whisper of fear."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shrewd weatherworn face, the twinkling eager eyes, the nasal drawl which so glibly offered up petitions to heaven, all came back to him with a singular vividness.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading For two hours or more he mourned and thought of old times, gazing in a kind of strange wonder at the silent carpet of grass.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading There is a wonderful steadfast courage about men of Hyla's breed.
