used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Every one in the little band was silent, watching the young Irishman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
Dennis
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From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
one or the other of two
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Levi was speechless in his rage.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one in the little band was silent, watching the young Irishman.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Levi was speechless in his rage.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every one in the little band was silent, watching the young Irishman.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading Every one in the little band was silent, watching the young Irishman.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
LevinounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Even Levi was speechless in his rage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every one in the little band was silent, watching the young Irishman.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
PRESIDENT'SnounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
with speed
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Even Levi was speechless in his rage.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
get by special effort
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Every one in the little band was silent, watching the young Irishman.
and nothing more
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading Even Levi was speechless in his rage.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times he made as if he was about to flee from the spot, but every time he came back, either fascinated by the action of Dennis, or eager to secure the paper which the young Irishman was holding in his hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one in the little band was silent, watching the young Irishman.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Every one in the little band was silent, watching the young Irishman.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What at first had been looked upon simply as a rough and not altogether good-natured joke, now seemed to be taking upon itself certain other phases that interested every one present.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S ACTION An expression of surprise appeared upon the face of Dennis which quickly changed to one of consternation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Every one in the little band was silent, watching the young Irishman.
