used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
confined by bonds
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Tom steeled himself to meet what was coming.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading He did not know what it was, but that it was something that would concern himself, vitally, he was sure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
DEFIANCEnounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know what it was, but that it was something that would concern himself, vitally, he was sure.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tom steeled himself to meet what was coming.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
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From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know what it was, but that it was something that would concern himself, vitally, he was sure.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
come together
From this reading Tom steeled himself to meet what was coming.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
a brief written record
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He did not know what it was, but that it was something that would concern himself, vitally, he was sure.
steeledverbUS /stiːld/
past form of “steel” — get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
From this reading Tom steeled himself to meet what was coming.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom steeled himself to meet what was coming.
male cat
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
vitallyadverbUS /ˈvaɪtəli/
to a vital degree
From this reading He did not know what it was, but that it was something that would concern himself, vitally, he was sure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tom steeled himself to meet what was coming.
which person or people
From this reading DEFIANCE Tom, a bound prisoner, watched the insolent professor who sat facing him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter had on his face a sneer of triumph, but mingled with it, as Tom could note, was a look that had in it not a little fear.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For the desperate man had planned a desperate game, and he was not altogether sure how it would work out.
