used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REVELATION.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Percival started from his chair.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Percival started from his chair.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Percival started from his chair.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
Percival
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From this reading Percival started from his chair.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
on the contrary
From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
recurring again and again
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
reproved
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From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A REVELATION.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
sardonically-triumphant
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From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Percival started from his chair.
carry out
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
push forcefully
From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After which he came to a standstill, thrust his hands into his pockets, and allowed his features to relax into a sardonically-triumphant smile.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His first exclamation was a rather profane one, for which the monk immediately reproved him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He did not take much notice of the reproof: he stared hard at the young man for a minute or two, unconsciously repeated the objectionable expression, and then took one or two turns up and down the room.
