used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Greenleaf, of average height and weight, had nothing of command or domination about him.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Greenleaf, of average height and weight, had nothing of command or domination about him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Greenleaf, of average height and weight, had nothing of command or domination about him.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
Bristow
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From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Greenleaf, of average height and weight, had nothing of command or domination about him.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.
dominationnounUS /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/
social control by dominating
From this reading Greenleaf, of average height and weight, had nothing of command or domination about him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Won't you sit down?" invited Bristow.
expressionlessadjectiveUS /ɪkspreʃənlɪs/
deliberately impassive in manner
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
Greenleaf
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From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Greenleaf, of average height and weight, had nothing of command or domination about him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Greenleaf, of average height and weight, had nothing of command or domination about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Greenleaf, of average height and weight, had nothing of command or domination about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading "Won't you sit down?" invited Bristow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
Lombroso
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From this reading He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
not any; not one
From this reading He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Greenleaf, of average height and weight, had nothing of command or domination about him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Greenleaf, of average height and weight, had nothing of command or domination about him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
RUBYnounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
be seated
From this reading "Won't you sit down?" invited Bristow.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
Tarde
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From this reading He was suggestive of no acquaintance with Tarde, Lombroso or any other authorities on crime and criminals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
weatherbeaten
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From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Greenleaf, of average height and weight, had nothing of command or domination about him.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
which person or people
From this reading THE RUBY RING Although it was Chief Greenleaf who opened the door, it was to Bristow that Morley turned, as if he instinctively recognized the superiority of the lame man's personality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his red, weatherbeaten face and mild, expressionless blue eyes, he looked like a well-to-do farmer.
Won't
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From this reading "Won't you sit down?" invited Bristow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Won't you sit down?" invited Bristow.
