the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Philip’s face changed suddenly, and he uttered an exclamation of dismay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philip’s face changed suddenly, and he uttered an exclamation of dismay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But his face did not reflect the terror so plainly to be seen on Philip’s.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He really believed that his life was in danger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his face did not reflect the terror so plainly to be seen on Philip’s.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Philip’s face changed suddenly, and he uttered an exclamation of dismay.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He really believed that his life was in danger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But his face did not reflect the terror so plainly to be seen on Philip’s.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Philip’s face changed suddenly, and he uttered an exclamation of dismay.
ejaculated
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From this reading “There he is!” he ejaculated, his eyes nearly starting out of his head.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Philip’s face changed suddenly, and he uttered an exclamation of dismay.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “There he is!” he ejaculated, his eyes nearly starting out of his head.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Philip’s face changed suddenly, and he uttered an exclamation of dismay.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Harry turned, and his glance, too, fell on the menacing face of the outlaw.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Harry turned, and his glance, too, fell on the menacing face of the outlaw.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry turned, and his glance, too, fell on the menacing face of the outlaw.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philip’s face changed suddenly, and he uttered an exclamation of dismay.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “There he is!” he ejaculated, his eyes nearly starting out of his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He really believed that his life was in danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He really believed that his life was in danger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There he is!” he ejaculated, his eyes nearly starting out of his head.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He really believed that his life was in danger.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Harry turned, and his glance, too, fell on the menacing face of the outlaw.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “There he is!” he ejaculated, his eyes nearly starting out of his head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But his face did not reflect the terror so plainly to be seen on Philip’s.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Philip’s face changed suddenly, and he uttered an exclamation of dismay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Harry turned, and his glance, too, fell on the menacing face of the outlaw.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “There he is!” he ejaculated, his eyes nearly starting out of his head.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Harry turned, and his glance, too, fell on the menacing face of the outlaw.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip’s face changed suddenly, and he uttered an exclamation of dismay.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But his face did not reflect the terror so plainly to be seen on Philip’s.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He really believed that his life was in danger.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading But his face did not reflect the terror so plainly to be seen on Philip’s.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But his face did not reflect the terror so plainly to be seen on Philip’s.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But his face did not reflect the terror so plainly to be seen on Philip’s.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading “There he is!” he ejaculated, his eyes nearly starting out of his head.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Philip’s face changed suddenly, and he uttered an exclamation of dismay.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading But his face did not reflect the terror so plainly to be seen on Philip’s.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He really believed that his life was in danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry turned, and his glance, too, fell on the menacing face of the outlaw.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There he is!” he ejaculated, his eyes nearly starting out of his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But his face did not reflect the terror so plainly to be seen on Philip’s.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Harry turned, and his glance, too, fell on the menacing face of the outlaw.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Harry turned, and his glance, too, fell on the menacing face of the outlaw.
communicated in words
From this reading Philip’s face changed suddenly, and he uttered an exclamation of dismay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He really believed that his life was in danger.
