used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "What is the charge against this boy?" asked the sergeant.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As another prisoner was under examination, fifteen minutes elapsed before Ben's turn came.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As another prisoner was under examination, fifteen minutes elapsed before Ben's turn came.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is the charge against this boy?" asked the sergeant.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading As another prisoner was under examination, fifteen minutes elapsed before Ben's turn came.
a youthful male person
From this reading "What is the charge against this boy?" asked the sergeant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As another prisoner was under examination, fifteen minutes elapsed before Ben's turn came.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "What is the charge against this boy?" asked the sergeant.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading As another prisoner was under examination, fifteen minutes elapsed before Ben's turn came.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading As another prisoner was under examination, fifteen minutes elapsed before Ben's turn came.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading As another prisoner was under examination, fifteen minutes elapsed before Ben's turn came.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the charge against this boy?" asked the sergeant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading As another prisoner was under examination, fifteen minutes elapsed before Ben's turn came.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading As another prisoner was under examination, fifteen minutes elapsed before Ben's turn came.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "What is the charge against this boy?" asked the sergeant.
having a supporting base
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE ADVENTURE.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What is the charge against this boy?" asked the sergeant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading But, standing before the bar in the custody of a policeman, he felt too much troubled in mind to notice his surroundings.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading As another prisoner was under examination, fifteen minutes elapsed before Ben's turn came.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Under different circumstances Ben might have been interested in his first view of a police station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As another prisoner was under examination, fifteen minutes elapsed before Ben's turn came.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the charge against this boy?" asked the sergeant.
