used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My first view of General Calixto Garcia was a disappointing one.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
CALIXTO
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From this reading GENERAL CALIXTO GARCIA.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading My first view of General Calixto Garcia was a disappointing one.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My first view of General Calixto Garcia was a disappointing one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
GARCIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GENERAL CALIXTO GARCIA.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading GENERAL CALIXTO GARCIA.
a man of refinement
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My first view of General Calixto Garcia was a disappointing one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My first view of General Calixto Garcia was a disappointing one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My first view of General Calixto Garcia was a disappointing one.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
cut with a saw
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some reason, probably from the reports I had heard concerning his bravery, I had expected to see a man of great proportions and commanding aspect.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading My first view of General Calixto Garcia was a disappointing one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My first view of General Calixto Garcia was a disappointing one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the eyes, though mild, were searching, and as he turned them upon me I felt he was reading me through and through.
a Caucasian
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instead, I saw an elderly gentleman of fair figure, with mild eyes and almost white mustache and beard, the latter trimmed close.
