used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Philipson started back as if he had been struck.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Philipson started back as if he had been struck.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
dim-lit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
gapeverbUS /ɡeɪp/
look with amazement; look stupidly
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Philipson started back as if he had been struck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Philipson started back as if he had been struck.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
not any; not one
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
Philipson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
Philipson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
pidgin-English
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
POYNING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
sidewaysadverbUS /ˈsaɪdweɪz/
with one side forward or to the front
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
and nothing more
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
Sing's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
be standing; be upright
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Philipson started back as if he had been struck.
STEPHENnounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
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 Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Philipson started back as if he had been struck.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading THE MISSION OF STEPHEN POYNING For the better part of a minute my tongue simply refused duty.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I could no more than stand and gape, while the blood buzzed in my ears and the dim-lit doorway of Philipson's room seemed to rock sideways.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Like words spoken in a dream I heard Philipson demand what was up, and Ah Sing's quaint pidgin-English as he panted out his version of the story.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading His face was in shadow, but I had an impression that his features were working, the way of a man not quite in command of himself.
