used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
quickly and without warning
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
dozeverbUS /doʊz/
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
being one more than ten
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
EXPLOSIONnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
the act of departing
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
destroyed or killed
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
half-past
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From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where are you going?" he inquired.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
I'm
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From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Where are you going?" he inquired.
and nothing more
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
Juve
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From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
Juve's
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From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
NORD-SUD
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From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPLOSION OF THE NORD-SUD The Empire clock on Juve's desk struck half-past eleven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
wakened
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From this reading Wulf, wakened out of a doze, sat up and stared at Juve, an expression of dawning suspicion in his eyes.
accept gladly
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are you going?" he inquired.
Wulf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The detective, having gone over in his mind the course of events just narrated, rose abruptly and tapped Wulf on the shoulder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Monsieur Wulf, if you are to remain here you are very welcome to do so; as for me, I'm going out."
