used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
(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 HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His eyes, which were small and sunk in their sockets, shone with an extraordinary glitter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His eyes, which were small and sunk in their sockets, shone with an extraordinary glitter.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading He burst out laughing: "M. Simon Dubosc?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
debasedadjectiveUS /dəˈbeɪst/
mixed with impurities
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
debauchnoun
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
drunkard's
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From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
Dubosc
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From this reading He burst out laughing: "M. Simon Dubosc?
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading His eyes, which were small and sunk in their sockets, shone with an extraordinary glitter.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes, which were small and sunk in their sockets, shone with an extraordinary glitter.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading His eyes, which were small and sunk in their sockets, shone with an extraordinary glitter.
gorilla's
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From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
gumsnounUS /ɡʌmz/
plural of “gum” — a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
an established custom
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He burst out laughing: "M. Simon Dubosc?
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading He burst out laughing: "M. Simon Dubosc?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading He burst out laughing: "M. Simon Dubosc?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading M. Simon Dubosc will pardon me.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He burst out laughing: "M. Simon Dubosc?
accept an excuse for
From this reading M. Simon Dubosc will pardon me.
having a point
From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
rascallyadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
Rolleston's
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From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading His eyes, which were small and sunk in their sockets, shone with an extraordinary glitter.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading He burst out laughing: "M. Simon Dubosc?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His eyes, which were small and sunk in their sockets, shone with an extraordinary glitter.
socketsnounUS /ˈsɑːkəts/
plural of “socket” — a bony hollow into which a structure fits
From this reading His eyes, which were small and sunk in their sockets, shone with an extraordinary glitter.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading His eyes, which were small and sunk in their sockets, shone with an extraordinary glitter.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading A continual grin, which revealed red gums set with enormous, pointed teeth, gave his jaw the look of a gorilla's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His eyes, which were small and sunk in their sockets, shone with an extraordinary glitter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
Wilfred
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From this reading HELL ON EARTH A rascally face was Wilfred Rolleston's, but above all a drunkard's face, in which the noble features of his cousin Edward were debased by the habit of debauch.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading M. Simon Dubosc will pardon me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His eyes, which were small and sunk in their sockets, shone with an extraordinary glitter.
