used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
acutenessnounUS /əˈkjuːtnəs/
a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
react verbally
From this reading The priest made no answer for a full minute.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
dearly loved
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Never mind what I want, but tell me where he lives,” I laughingly replied.
cGovan
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From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
don't
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From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The priest made no answer for a full minute.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I want to see him, if you will know.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I want to see him, if you will know.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
keen-eyedadjective
having keen eyesight
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I want to see him, if you will know.”
immediately past
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading “Never mind what I want, but tell me where he lives,” I laughingly replied.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Never mind what I want, but tell me where he lives,” I laughingly replied.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The priest made no answer for a full minute.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Never mind what I want, but tell me where he lives,” I laughingly replied.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Never mind what I want, but tell me where he lives,” I laughingly replied.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The priest made no answer for a full minute.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Never mind what I want, but tell me where he lives,” I laughingly replied.
not any; not one
From this reading The priest made no answer for a full minute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
by chance
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priest made no answer for a full minute.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Never mind what I want, but tell me where he lives,” I laughingly replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I want to see him, if you will know.”
the act of searching for something
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
a male human offspring
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
express in words
From this reading “Never mind what I want, but tell me where he lives,” I laughingly replied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The priest made no answer for a full minute.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I want to see him, if you will know.”
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Never mind what I want, but tell me where he lives,” I laughingly replied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Never mind what I want, but tell me where he lives,” I laughingly replied.
at the time that
From this reading He was a keen-eyed, intelligent man, beloved as much for his acuteness as for his benevolence, and I saw that his eyes were reading every line and expression of my face—much as I have seen those of an anxious mother do when I have asked for her son.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Never mind what I want, but tell me where he lives,” I laughingly replied.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I want to see him, if you will know.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I want to see him, if you will know.”
you're
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From this reading “Mr M^cGovan,” he said at last, with a tremor of deep feeling in his tones, “perhaps I know what you’re seeking, and perhaps I don’t.
