used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Half conscious, she put her fingers to the aching spot--and opened her eyes.
how long something has existed
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How do you feel?" asked a man's deep voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
blinkingadjectiveUS /ˈblɪŋkɪŋ/
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
From this reading Dylara, blinking in the strong sunlight, sat up.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
centeringnounUS /ˈsentərɪŋ/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Half conscious, she put her fingers to the aching spot--and opened her eyes.
creased
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From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "How do you feel?" asked a man's deep voice.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you feel?" asked a man's deep voice.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
Dylara
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From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Half conscious, she put her fingers to the aching spot--and opened her eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "How do you feel?" asked a man's deep voice.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Half conscious, she put her fingers to the aching spot--and opened her eyes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
grass-fed
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From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half conscious, she put her fingers to the aching spot--and opened her eyes.
haunches
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From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
hawk-like
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From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Half conscious, she put her fingers to the aching spot--and opened her eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
How
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From this reading "How do you feel?" asked a man's deep voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dylara, blinking in the strong sunlight, sat up.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "How do you feel?" asked a man's deep voice.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Half conscious, she put her fingers to the aching spot--and opened her eyes.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Half conscious, she put her fingers to the aching spot--and opened her eyes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dylara, blinking in the strong sunlight, sat up.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Half conscious, she put her fingers to the aching spot--and opened her eyes.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Half conscious, she put her fingers to the aching spot--and opened her eyes.
squatted
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From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
squinted
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From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Dylara, blinking in the strong sunlight, sat up.
sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading Dylara, blinking in the strong sunlight, sat up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
thin-lipped
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From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Half conscious, she put her fingers to the aching spot--and opened her eyes.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dylara, blinking in the strong sunlight, sat up.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "How do you feel?" asked a man's deep voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Strange City Dylara was first aware of a dull pain centering at the juncture of cheek and jaw.
wirily
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From this reading In front of her, squatted on his haunches before a small grass-fed fire, was a slender, wirily built man of uncertain age, his narrow hawk-like face creased in a thin-lipped smile as he squinted at her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you feel?" asked a man's deep voice.
