used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
the two together, not just one
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
ChurchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
intentionally conceived
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
else
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From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
set up or found
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
Gladys
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From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
life-long
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From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
having a point
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
SPREADINGnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
square-jawedadjective
having a relatively square jaw
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
St
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From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading One was Mr. Andrews, the managing man, the other was a square-jawed individual, whose blue cheeks pointed to a life-long struggle with a refractory beard.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To his disgust he found that at least two persons were in front of him, and that they were both in what had been his uncle's private room.
at the time that
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To that end he arrived before his usual time, being conscious that this was an occasion on which it might be an advantage to be first on the field.
belonging to which person
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading SPREADING HIS WINGS A disagreeable surprise awaited him when he reached St. Paul's Churchyard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Taking it for granted that everything would now belong to Gladys, he was prepared to act as her representative and sole relative, and, if needs be, carry things off with a high hand--above and beyond all else, he was desirous of gaining access to certain documents whose existence constituted a peril to him.
