in the past
From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
bidingverbUS /ˈbaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “bide” — dwell
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came into his face the lines of his relentless hatred.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
Drennen
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From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
at any time
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes grew harder, his mouth sterner.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There came into his face the lines of his relentless hatred.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His eyes grew harder, his mouth sterner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading His eyes grew harder, his mouth sterner.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading There came into his face the lines of his relentless hatred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes grew harder, his mouth sterner.
how
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From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There came into his face the lines of his relentless hatred.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His eyes grew harder, his mouth sterner.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading There came into his face the lines of his relentless hatred.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
SinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading His eyes grew harder, his mouth sterner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There came into his face the lines of his relentless hatred.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE LONG TRAIL Each day that passed set its seal deeper into the heart and soul of David Drennen.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His lips which had long ago forgotten how to smile were constantly set in an ugly snarl.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Sinister and morose and implacable, biding his time and nursing his purpose, he grew to be more than ever before the lone wolf.
