used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Terran was a large man, well proportioned, but the other was somewhat larger and somewhat in better proportion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Andrew Tremaine smiled up at his host with an almost microscopic feeling of annoyance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Andrew Tremaine smiled up at his host with an almost microscopic feeling of annoyance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Andrew Tremaine smiled up at his host with an almost microscopic feeling of annoyance.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Andrew Tremaine smiled up at his host with an almost microscopic feeling of annoyance.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
for the reason that
From this reading Tremaine knew that Gerd was a better man, and he stifled his feeling of annoyance because hating Gerd was unjust.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The Terran was a large man, well proportioned, but the other was somewhat larger and somewhat in better proportion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Terran was a large man, well proportioned, but the other was somewhat larger and somewhat in better proportion.
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 Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Andrew Tremaine smiled up at his host with an almost microscopic feeling of annoyance.
Gerd
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From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
hatingverbUS /ˈheɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading Tremaine knew that Gerd was a better man, and he stifled his feeling of annoyance because hating Gerd was unjust.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tremaine knew that Gerd was a better man, and he stifled his feeling of annoyance because hating Gerd was unjust.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Andrew Tremaine smiled up at his host with an almost microscopic feeling of annoyance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading The annoyance was the usual jealousy of the better man.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Tremaine knew that Gerd was a better man, and he stifled his feeling of annoyance because hating Gerd was unjust.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Terran was a large man, well proportioned, but the other was somewhat larger and somewhat in better proportion.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The Terran was a large man, well proportioned, but the other was somewhat larger and somewhat in better proportion.
Lel
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From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Terran was a large man, well proportioned, but the other was somewhat larger and somewhat in better proportion.
microscopicadjectiveUS /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑːpɪk/
of or relating to or used in microscopy
From this reading Andrew Tremaine smiled up at his host with an almost microscopic feeling of annoyance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Terran was a large man, well proportioned, but the other was somewhat larger and somewhat in better proportion.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The Terran was a large man, well proportioned, but the other was somewhat larger and somewhat in better proportion.
proportionedverbUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənd/
past form of “proportion” — give pleasant proportions to
From this reading The Terran was a large man, well proportioned, but the other was somewhat larger and somewhat in better proportion.
Rayne
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From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The Terran was a large man, well proportioned, but the other was somewhat larger and somewhat in better proportion.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Tremaine knew that Gerd was a better man, and he stifled his feeling of annoyance because hating Gerd was unjust.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
Terran
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From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tremaine knew that Gerd was a better man, and he stifled his feeling of annoyance because hating Gerd was unjust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gerd Lel Rayne stood in the arched doorway of the living room of his home and smiled at the Terran.
Tremaine
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From this reading Andrew Tremaine smiled up at his host with an almost microscopic feeling of annoyance.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading Tremaine knew that Gerd was a better man, and he stifled his feeling of annoyance because hating Gerd was unjust.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Andrew Tremaine smiled up at his host with an almost microscopic feeling of annoyance.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The annoyance was the usual jealousy of the better man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Terran was a large man, well proportioned, but the other was somewhat larger and somewhat in better proportion.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Terran was a large man, well proportioned, but the other was somewhat larger and somewhat in better proportion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Andrew Tremaine smiled up at his host with an almost microscopic feeling of annoyance.
