used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was aware of Harry's eyes trying to pierce the half-gloom; there was a touch of pathos, to James, in his momentary bewilderment.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading For which, though he was shocked to see how badly he looked, James was profoundly thankful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading UN-ANGLO-SAXON He came in before long, stamping the snow from his boots.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading He was aware of Harry's eyes trying to pierce the half-gloom; there was a touch of pathos, to James, in his momentary bewilderment.
blunderedverbUS /ˈblʌndərd/
past form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading UN-ANGLO-SAXON He came in before long, stamping the snow from his boots.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading UN-ANGLO-SAXON He came in before long, stamping the snow from his boots.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading UN-ANGLO-SAXON He came in before long, stamping the snow from his boots.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
half-gloom
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From this reading He was aware of Harry's eyes trying to pierce the half-gloom; there was a touch of pathos, to James, in his momentary bewilderment.
Harry's
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From this reading He was aware of Harry's eyes trying to pierce the half-gloom; there was a touch of pathos, to James, in his momentary bewilderment.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UN-ANGLO-SAXON He came in before long, stamping the snow from his boots.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UN-ANGLO-SAXON He came in before long, stamping the snow from his boots.
how
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From this reading For which, though he was shocked to see how badly he looked, James was profoundly thankful.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UN-ANGLO-SAXON He came in before long, stamping the snow from his boots.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading UN-ANGLO-SAXON He came in before long, stamping the snow from his boots.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading He was aware of Harry's eyes trying to pierce the half-gloom; there was a touch of pathos, to James, in his momentary bewilderment.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
not any; not one
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading He was aware of Harry's eyes trying to pierce the half-gloom; there was a touch of pathos, to James, in his momentary bewilderment.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading He was aware of Harry's eyes trying to pierce the half-gloom; there was a touch of pathos, to James, in his momentary bewilderment.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading For which, though he was shocked to see how badly he looked, James was profoundly thankful.
cut with a saw
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For which, though he was shocked to see how badly he looked, James was profoundly thankful.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading For which, though he was shocked to see how badly he looked, James was profoundly thankful.
slinkverb
walk stealthily
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading UN-ANGLO-SAXON He came in before long, stamping the snow from his boots.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading UN-ANGLO-SAXON He came in before long, stamping the snow from his boots.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading For which, though he was shocked to see how badly he looked, James was profoundly thankful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UN-ANGLO-SAXON He came in before long, stamping the snow from his boots.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For which, though he was shocked to see how badly he looked, James was profoundly thankful.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He was aware of Harry's eyes trying to pierce the half-gloom; there was a touch of pathos, to James, in his momentary bewilderment.
a just detectable amount
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
hard to endure
From this reading He was aware of Harry's eyes trying to pierce the half-gloom; there was a touch of pathos, to James, in his momentary bewilderment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
UN-ANGLO-SAXON
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From this reading UN-ANGLO-SAXON He came in before long, stamping the snow from his boots.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading In the second or two that passed before he spoke, James saw that though he looked haggard and depressed, there was no trace of weakness of dissipation about his eyes or mouth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For which, though he was shocked to see how badly he looked, James was profoundly thankful.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Nor did he slink; he blundered in with the impetuosity of a schoolboy for whom the world has no terrors.
