used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading His head was heavy and aching.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
for the reason that
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
concentrateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/
make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He knew that he lived, but he did not know much more.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The staring face was distinctly unpleasant and menacing.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
opinion or judgment
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was heavy and aching.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His head was heavy and aching.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that he lived, but he did not know much more.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that he lived, but he did not know much more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He knew that he lived, but he did not know much more.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The staring face was distinctly unpleasant and menacing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He knew that he lived, but he did not know much more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He knew that he lived, but he did not know much more.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading The staring face was distinctly unpleasant and menacing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The staring face was distinctly unpleasant and menacing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
at the time that
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OUT TO SEA When Robert came back from the far country in which he had been dwelling, for a little space, he looked into a long face, with eyes set close and a curved nose.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was dimly conscious that it was a familiar countenance, but he could not yet remember where he had seen it before, because he could not concentrate his thoughts.
