used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Tremlett John Tremlett was a dark-complexioned young man, rather above the middle height.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading John Tremlett John Tremlett was a dark-complexioned young man, rather above the middle height.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
bloodshotadjective
(of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
of short duration or distance
From this reading "How are you, Brief?" he said carelessly, throwing himself into a chair.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was expensively dressed and looked like one who made a business of spending money.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading "How are you, Brief?" he said carelessly, throwing himself into a chair.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "How are you, Brief?" he said carelessly, throwing himself into a chair.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
dark-complexioned
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From this reading John Tremlett John Tremlett was a dark-complexioned young man, rather above the middle height.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was expensively dressed and looked like one who made a business of spending money.
divisible by two
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
expensivelyadverbUS /ˌekˈspensɪvli/
in an expensive manner
From this reading He was expensively dressed and looked like one who made a business of spending money.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading John Tremlett John Tremlett was a dark-complexioned young man, rather above the middle height.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "How are you, Brief?" he said carelessly, throwing himself into a chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
How
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From this reading "How are you, Brief?" he said carelessly, throwing himself into a chair.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "How are you, Brief?" he said carelessly, throwing himself into a chair.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Tremlett John Tremlett was a dark-complexioned young man, rather above the middle height.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was expensively dressed and looked like one who made a business of spending money.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was expensively dressed and looked like one who made a business of spending money.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was expensively dressed and looked like one who made a business of spending money.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading John Tremlett John Tremlett was a dark-complexioned young man, rather above the middle height.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading John Tremlett John Tremlett was a dark-complexioned young man, rather above the middle height.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He was expensively dressed and looked like one who made a business of spending money.
not any; not one
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was expensively dressed and looked like one who made a business of spending money.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
on the contrary
From this reading John Tremlett John Tremlett was a dark-complexioned young man, rather above the middle height.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How are you, Brief?" he said carelessly, throwing himself into a chair.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading He was expensively dressed and looked like one who made a business of spending money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Tremlett John Tremlett was a dark-complexioned young man, rather above the middle height.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was by no means handsome; but plain faces are often attractive, and this young man's was not.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "How are you, Brief?" he said carelessly, throwing himself into a chair.
Tremlett
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From this reading John Tremlett John Tremlett was a dark-complexioned young man, rather above the middle height.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Tremlett John Tremlett was a dark-complexioned young man, rather above the middle height.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were bloodshot, and even Ben's inexperienced glance could detect the marks of dissipation.
which person or people
From this reading He was expensively dressed and looked like one who made a business of spending money.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How are you, Brief?" he said carelessly, throwing himself into a chair.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading John Tremlett John Tremlett was a dark-complexioned young man, rather above the middle height.
