used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
cause to be bored
From this reading He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Just outside the entrance of the cave was a face upturned toward the sky.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
being joined in close association
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Just outside the entrance of the cave was a face upturned toward the sky.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Just outside the entrance of the cave was a face upturned toward the sky.
FATALadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
and nothing more
From this reading Just outside the entrance of the cave was a face upturned toward the sky.
engage in
From this reading He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
easily agitated
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
not any; not one
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just outside the entrance of the cave was a face upturned toward the sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Just outside the entrance of the cave was a face upturned toward the sky.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
cut with a saw
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Just outside the entrance of the cave was a face upturned toward the sky.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Just outside the entrance of the cave was a face upturned toward the sky.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
upturnedadjective
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading Just outside the entrance of the cave was a face upturned toward the sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just outside the entrance of the cave was a face upturned toward the sky.
(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 He could not see it well enough to distinguish the features, but he could make out that it bore a flowing mustache.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
Westy
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From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Nor could he see whether the eyes were open, but he assumed they were not, for the posture of the head was certainly not that of one on guard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A FATAL MOVE As Westy peered around the tree he beheld something which at first shocked him, then relieved his nervous tension somewhat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first he saw nothing but this face framed in darkness; it seemed to have no body connected with it.
