used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Englishman turned round with a yawn, and ordered another cup of coffee.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Englishman turned round with a yawn, and ordered another cup of coffee.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The restlessness was gone; the watching seemed to be at an end.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The restlessness was gone; the watching seemed to be at an end.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The fire of a deep passion was blazing in his dark eyes, and the light of a great wistful joy shone in his face.
of short duration or distance
From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The Englishman turned round with a yawn, and ordered another cup of coffee.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The Englishman turned round with a yawn, and ordered another cup of coffee.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The fire of a deep passion was blazing in his dark eyes, and the light of a great wistful joy shone in his face.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The fire of a deep passion was blazing in his dark eyes, and the light of a great wistful joy shone in his face.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The restlessness was gone; the watching seemed to be at an end.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading The Englishman turned round with a yawn, and ordered another cup of coffee.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The fire of a deep passion was blazing in his dark eyes, and the light of a great wistful joy shone in his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The fire of a deep passion was blazing in his dark eyes, and the light of a great wistful joy shone in his face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The restlessness was gone; the watching seemed to be at an end.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The fire of a deep passion was blazing in his dark eyes, and the light of a great wistful joy shone in his face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The fire of a deep passion was blazing in his dark eyes, and the light of a great wistful joy shone in his face.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The fire of a deep passion was blazing in his dark eyes, and the light of a great wistful joy shone in his face.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The Englishman turned round with a yawn, and ordered another cup of coffee.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The fire of a deep passion was blazing in his dark eyes, and the light of a great wistful joy shone in his face.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
promenaders
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From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading The restlessness was gone; the watching seemed to be at an end.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The Englishman turned round with a yawn, and ordered another cup of coffee.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The restlessness was gone; the watching seemed to be at an end.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The fire of a deep passion was blazing in his dark eyes, and the light of a great wistful joy shone in his face.
Sicilian's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
SINGERnounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The restlessness was gone; the watching seemed to be at an end.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Englishman turned round with a yawn, and ordered another cup of coffee.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From his altered position he had a full view of the Sicilian's face, and became suddenly aware of an extraordinary change in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "SHE IS A SINGER" There was a brief lull in the stream of promenaders.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The restlessness was gone; the watching seemed to be at an end.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading The fire of a deep passion was blazing in his dark eyes, and the light of a great wistful joy shone in his face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Englishman turned round with a yawn, and ordered another cup of coffee.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading The Englishman turned round with a yawn, and ordered another cup of coffee.
