used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When Mr. Brett reached the house his steps became slower.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
Brett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mr. Brett reached the house his steps became slower.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was filled with flowers and the still clear light of the retreating sun.
dreadsnounUS /dredz/
plural of “dread” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The large entrance hall of Mambles was a serene and sunny place.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was filled with flowers and the still clear light of the retreating sun.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was filled with flowers and the still clear light of the retreating sun.
foreseesverbUS /fɔːrˈsiːz/
third-person singular of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
the act of departing
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The large entrance hall of Mambles was a serene and sunny place.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Brett reached the house his steps became slower.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Mr. Brett reached the house his steps became slower.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The large entrance hall of Mambles was a serene and sunny place.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was filled with flowers and the still clear light of the retreating sun.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
Mambles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The large entrance hall of Mambles was a serene and sunny place.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Brett reached the house his steps became slower.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The large entrance hall of Mambles was a serene and sunny place.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Mr. Brett reached the house his steps became slower.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading It was filled with flowers and the still clear light of the retreating sun.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The large entrance hall of Mambles was a serene and sunny place.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading When Mr. Brett reached the house his steps became slower.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading When Mr. Brett reached the house his steps became slower.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was filled with flowers and the still clear light of the retreating sun.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was filled with flowers and the still clear light of the retreating sun.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The large entrance hall of Mambles was a serene and sunny place.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mr. Brett reached the house his steps became slower.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Brett reached the house his steps became slower.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
which person or people
From this reading The look on his face was that of a man who foresees and dreads the weight of a task which he has already experienced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was filled with flowers and the still clear light of the retreating sun.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading He was not going to evade it, but he halted to measure his strength before he adjusted himself to the familiar yoke.
