used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This had puzzled him for some moments in the train but had been speedily lost in the interest of his journey.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
apart from; not including
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
with resolute determination
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter was sure that he had made no mistake.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter was sure that he had made no mistake.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This had puzzled him for some moments in the train but had been speedily lost in the interest of his journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This had puzzled him for some moments in the train but had been speedily lost in the interest of his journey.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading This had puzzled him for some moments in the train but had been speedily lost in the interest of his journey.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading This had puzzled him for some moments in the train but had been speedily lost in the interest of his journey.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Peter was sure that he had made no mistake.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Peter was sure that he had made no mistake.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading This had puzzled him for some moments in the train but had been speedily lost in the interest of his journey.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
not any; not one
From this reading Peter was sure that he had made no mistake.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter was sure that he had made no mistake.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading This had puzzled him for some moments in the train but had been speedily lost in the interest of his journey.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This had puzzled him for some moments in the train but had been speedily lost in the interest of his journey.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading This had puzzled him for some moments in the train but had been speedily lost in the interest of his journey.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Peter was sure that he had made no mistake.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter was sure that he had made no mistake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
create by training and teaching
From this reading This had puzzled him for some moments in the train but had been speedily lost in the interest of his journey.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
which person or people
From this reading THE HOUSE OF TERROR Who--what was this stranger who seemed so interested in his whereabouts?
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was an unusual face, swarthy, with high cheek bones, dark eyes, a short nose with prominent nostrils.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Perhaps it would not have been so firmly impressed on his memory except for the curious look of startled recognition that Peter had surprised on it at the station in New York.
