used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
Dave
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From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
DykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading It is probable, from his earliest, Dave had never looked less than ten years older than he really was.
equippingnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/
the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
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From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is probable, from his earliest, Dave had never looked less than ten years older than he really was.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Presuming this to have been her purpose, she set to work with a liberal hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Presuming this to have been her purpose, she set to work with a liberal hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is probable, from his earliest, Dave had never looked less than ten years older than he really was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Presuming this to have been her purpose, she set to work with a liberal hand.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
an opening into or through something
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is probable, from his earliest, Dave had never looked less than ten years older than he really was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is probable, from his earliest, Dave had never looked less than ten years older than he really was.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Presuming this to have been her purpose, she set to work with a liberal hand.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
engage in
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
mouldingnounUS /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is probable, from his earliest, Dave had never looked less than ten years older than he really was.
ObservingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It is probable, from his earliest, Dave had never looked less than ten years older than he really was.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
PresumingverbUS /prɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Presuming this to have been her purpose, she set to work with a liberal hand.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It is probable, from his earliest, Dave had never looked less than ten years older than he really was.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Presuming this to have been her purpose, she set to work with a liberal hand.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is probable, from his earliest, Dave had never looked less than ten years older than he really was.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It is probable, from his earliest, Dave had never looked less than ten years older than he really was.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
thirty-twoadjective
being two more than thirty
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Presuming this to have been her purpose, she set to work with a liberal hand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Observing him closely, one had the impression that Nature had set herself the task of equipping him for a tremendous struggle in the battle of life; as though she had determined to make him invincible.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dave was thirty-two, but looked forty; for, in moulding his great, strong, ugly face, Nature had been less than kind to him.
WatchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading _A Story of the Red Sand Valley_ Author of "The Watchers of the Plains," "The Sheriff of Dyke Hole", etc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presuming this to have been her purpose, she set to work with a liberal hand.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Presuming this to have been her purpose, she set to work with a liberal hand.
a late time of life
From this reading It is probable, from his earliest, Dave had never looked less than ten years older than he really was.
