used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It's a lie!"
anew
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE SIN OF THE FATHER.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
Gordon
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From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading Never was gross insult more mildly taken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
half-smile
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From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
Harry's
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From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
intense and profound fear
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Never was gross insult more mildly taken.
It's
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From this reading "It's a lie!"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "It's a lie!"
Lowndes
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From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading Never was gross insult more mildly taken.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Never was gross insult more mildly taken.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never was gross insult more mildly taken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIN OF THE FATHER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
only a very short time before
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
sheathnounUS /ʃiːθ/
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
shrugnounUS /ʃrʌɡ/
a gesture involving the shoulders
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
estrangement from god
From this reading THE SIN OF THE FATHER.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Never was gross insult more mildly taken.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIN OF THE FATHER.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word flew through Harry's teeth as in another century his sword might have flown from its sheath; and so blind was he with rage and horror that he scarcely appreciated its effect on Gordon Lowndes.
but in spite of that
From this reading The elder man did certainly change colour for an instant; in another he had turned away with a shrug, and in yet another he was round again with a sad half-smile.
