used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Then he came striding across to the fugitive nobleman with outstretched palm.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He need not have had any misgivings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then he came striding across to the fugitive nobleman with outstretched palm.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
greatly pleased
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Then he came striding across to the fugitive nobleman with outstretched palm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He need not have had any misgivings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He need not have had any misgivings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He need not have had any misgivings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "IN THE KING'S NAME."
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "IN THE KING'S NAME."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading He need not have had any misgivings.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "IN THE KING'S NAME."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He need not have had any misgivings.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Then he came striding across to the fugitive nobleman with outstretched palm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He need not have had any misgivings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Then he came striding across to the fugitive nobleman with outstretched palm.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Then he came striding across to the fugitive nobleman with outstretched palm.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Then he came striding across to the fugitive nobleman with outstretched palm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "IN THE KING'S NAME."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he came striding across to the fugitive nobleman with outstretched palm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Andrew looked delighted enough at this quick show of cordiality to a man by whom he already was not a little fascinated.
Windlestrae
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he came striding across to the fugitive nobleman with outstretched palm.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The rugged face of the Master of Windlestrae underwent rapid changes as he listened to his young son's breathless story.
