used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
Agnew
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From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
in addition
From this reading "The lad also!" he muttered, "and I had begun to love him!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "The lad also!" he muttered, "and I had begun to love him!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
Claire
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From this reading And with his elbows on his knees he thought of Claire, of her hope deferred, and of the waiting of the sick heart.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading And with his elbows on his knees he thought of Claire, of her hope deferred, and of the waiting of the sick heart.
emanating from God
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading And with his elbows on his knees he thought of Claire, of her hope deferred, and of the waiting of the sick heart.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
Francis
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From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And with his elbows on his knees he thought of Claire, of her hope deferred, and of the waiting of the sick heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And with his elbows on his knees he thought of Claire, of her hope deferred, and of the waiting of the sick heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The lad also!" he muttered, "and I had begun to love him!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading And with his elbows on his knees he thought of Claire, of her hope deferred, and of the waiting of the sick heart.
a boy or man
From this reading "The lad also!" he muttered, "and I had begun to love him!"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "The lad also!" he muttered, "and I had begun to love him!"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "The lad also!" he muttered, "and I had begun to love him!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
ScotnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading And with his elbows on his knees he thought of Claire, of her hope deferred, and of the waiting of the sick heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
a male human offspring
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And with his elbows on his knees he thought of Claire, of her hope deferred, and of the waiting of the sick heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
VALENTINEnounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
VENGEANCEnounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading And with his elbows on his knees he thought of Claire, of her hope deferred, and of the waiting of the sick heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading VALENTINE AND HER VENGEANCE But as he watched, a strange drawn look appeared on the countenance of Francis Agnew the Scot.
at the time that
From this reading For it was not given to Francis Agnew, more than to any other son of Adam, to divine the good when the appearance is evil.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And there came that set look to his mouth, which had enabled him to endure so many things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And with his elbows on his knees he thought of Claire, of her hope deferred, and of the waiting of the sick heart.
