used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
in actual fact
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
a youthful male person
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
Charlie
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From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
Clymer
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From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
dispensingverbUS /dɪˈspensɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
Dr
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From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
eavesdroppernoun
a secret listener to private conversations
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
Gideon
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From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
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 man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
a particular point in time
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
OtisnounUS /ˈoʊtɪs/
United States inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
pilferingverbUS /ˈpɪlfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “pilfer” — make off with belongings of others
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
Prawle
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From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
propensitiesnounUS /prəˈpensətiz/
plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
Sackville
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From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
uninvitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Had the boy at that moment looked toward the window of the surgery, which had been raised a couple of inches a few moments before by Charlie Fox, he might have noticed that there was an uninvited listener outside.
which person or people
From this reading This eavesdropper was Otis Clymer, late dispensing clerk for Dr. Fox, who had been discharged for his irregular habits and pilfering propensities.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE FACE AT THE WINDOW.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The man had made himself unpopular in Sackville, and, but for the softness of the doctor’s heart, would have long since been sent away.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Then you actually own the mine you have been speaking of?” said Jack Howard, regarding Gideon Prawle with a fresh interest.
