used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It does not matter that you are late,” said von Stromberg quickly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It does not matter that you are late,” said von Stromberg quickly.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He had had no sleep and his face was drawn in haggard lines, but his greeting showed no signs of uneasiness.
Excellenz
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From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
EXPLAINSverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had had no sleep and his face was drawn in haggard lines, but his greeting showed no signs of uneasiness.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
gogglesnounUS /ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
(plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
graynessnoun
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading He had had no sleep and his face was drawn in haggard lines, but his greeting showed no signs of uneasiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He had had no sleep and his face was drawn in haggard lines, but his greeting showed no signs of uneasiness.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
HAMMERSLEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had had no sleep and his face was drawn in haggard lines, but his greeting showed no signs of uneasiness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It does not matter that you are late,” said von Stromberg quickly.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “It does not matter that you are late,” said von Stromberg quickly.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He had had no sleep and his face was drawn in haggard lines, but his greeting showed no signs of uneasiness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “It does not matter that you are late,” said von Stromberg quickly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
not any; not one
From this reading He had had no sleep and his face was drawn in haggard lines, but his greeting showed no signs of uneasiness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It does not matter that you are late,” said von Stromberg quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
by chance
From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
with speed
From this reading “It does not matter that you are late,” said von Stromberg quickly.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It does not matter that you are late,” said von Stromberg quickly.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had had no sleep and his face was drawn in haggard lines, but his greeting showed no signs of uneasiness.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He had had no sleep and his face was drawn in haggard lines, but his greeting showed no signs of uneasiness.
unusual or striking
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He had had no sleep and his face was drawn in haggard lines, but his greeting showed no signs of uneasiness.
not in physical motion
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
Stromberg
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From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It does not matter that you are late,” said von Stromberg quickly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading He had had no sleep and his face was drawn in haggard lines, but his greeting showed no signs of uneasiness.
von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAMMERSLEY EXPLAINS At the sight of the tall figure of von Stromberg, Hammersley halted for the fraction of a second and then came forward into the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had had no sleep and his face was drawn in haggard lines, but his greeting showed no signs of uneasiness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He still wore his leather jacket and cap, but the wind burn on his cheeks gave his eyes, which had been protected by goggles, a singular grayness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Had I known you were awaiting me, Excellenz, I should perhaps have made quicker repairs.”
