used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
having companions or an escort
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had escaped from my presence as though he had seen an apparition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
from appearances alone
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading He had escaped from my presence as though he had seen an apparition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
demanding attention
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
dark-hairedadjective
having hair of a dark color
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
dearly loved
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
psychological suffering
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
dumbfoundedadjectiveUS /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading He had escaped from my presence as though he had seen an apparition.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
a man of refinement
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had escaped from my presence as though he had seen an apparition.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
staying power
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He had escaped from my presence as though he had seen an apparition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had escaped from my presence as though he had seen an apparition.
on the contrary
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
done under pressure
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
cut with a saw
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had escaped from my presence as though he had seen an apparition.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
term of address for a man
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had escaped from my presence as though he had seen an apparition.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I heard him shouting like a lunatic, in some other part of the house, and stood utterly dumbfounded at his extraordinary behaviour.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading A few minutes later, however, he returned, accompanied by a dark-haired, well-dressed man of about thirty, tall, rather good-looking, and apparently a gentleman.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The instant the latter saw me he rushed forward, crying, in a voice of distress-- "Oh, my dear sir, whatever has happened?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The man's countenance slowly assumed a terrified expression as he regarded me, and then, without further word, he flew from the room as fast as his legs could carry him.
