used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
anew
From this reading When he turned again, John was astonished at the transformation in the man’s features and bearing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
apologeticadjectiveUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪk/
offering or expressing apology
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading When he turned again, John was astonished at the transformation in the man’s features and bearing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he turned again, John was astonished at the transformation in the man’s features and bearing.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading When he turned again, John was astonished at the transformation in the man’s features and bearing.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading When he turned again, John was astonished at the transformation in the man’s features and bearing.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he turned again, John was astonished at the transformation in the man’s features and bearing.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
located inward
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
intellectuality
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From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When he turned again, John was astonished at the transformation in the man’s features and bearing.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When he turned again, John was astonished at the transformation in the man’s features and bearing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
mumblings
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From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
on one occasion
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
with low volume
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
scrapingnounUS /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/
(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading The bent figure had assumed an erect attitude and carried a head surmounted by a brow indicative of high intellectuality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading When he turned again, John was astonished at the transformation in the man’s features and bearing.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When he turned again, John was astonished at the transformation in the man’s features and bearing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he turned again, John was astonished at the transformation in the man’s features and bearing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
at the time that
From this reading When he turned again, John was astonished at the transformation in the man’s features and bearing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the light of the candle which now shone fully on his face, the fine, dark eyes were full of intelligence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With much bowing and scraping and apologetic mumblings, the Jew passed through the doorway and into the room.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Once within, he gave a quick turn and, closing the door quietly, he carefully pushed home the bolt on the inner panel.
