used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A big, keen-eyed man of imposing appearance was sitting at a little distance from Lawler, watching him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A big, keen-eyed man of imposing appearance was sitting at a little distance from Lawler, watching him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
completely unclothed
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A big, keen-eyed man of imposing appearance was sitting at a little distance from Lawler, watching him.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
capitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A big, keen-eyed man of imposing appearance was sitting at a little distance from Lawler, watching him.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
enclose with a fence
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A big, keen-eyed man of imposing appearance was sitting at a little distance from Lawler, watching him.
a long fixed look
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
the head of a state government
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A big, keen-eyed man of imposing appearance was sitting at a little distance from Lawler, watching him.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading A big, keen-eyed man of imposing appearance was sitting at a little distance from Lawler, watching him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
keen-eyedadjective
having keen eyesight
From this reading A big, keen-eyed man of imposing appearance was sitting at a little distance from Lawler, watching him.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
Lawler
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From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A big, keen-eyed man of imposing appearance was sitting at a little distance from Lawler, watching him.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A big, keen-eyed man of imposing appearance was sitting at a little distance from Lawler, watching him.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A big, keen-eyed man of imposing appearance was sitting at a little distance from Lawler, watching him.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The big man was talking, but the governor seemed to be looking past him--at the bare trees that dotted the spacious grounds around the building.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAJESTY OF PEACE As upon another day that was vivid in his memory, Governor Lawler sat at his desk in his office in the capitol building.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A big, keen-eyed man of imposing appearance was sitting at a little distance from Lawler, watching him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His gaze seemed to follow the low stone fence with its massive posts that seemed to hint of the majesty of the government Lawler served; it appeared that he was studying the bleak landscape, and that he was not interested in what the big man was saying.
