used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was in a large room, lined with bookcases.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Matt looked around.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
bookcasesnounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪsɪz/
plural of “bookcase” — a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading He was in a large room, lined with bookcases.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading McGlory was under the impression that Matt had sent for him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading McGlory was under the impression that Matt had sent for him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading McGlory was under the impression that Matt had sent for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading McGlory was under the impression that Matt had sent for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was in a large room, lined with bookcases.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading He was in a large room, lined with bookcases.
lockingnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪŋ/
the act of locking something up to protect it
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
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 In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Matt looked around.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading McGlory was under the impression that Matt had sent for him.
McGlory
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From this reading McGlory was under the impression that Matt had sent for him.
McGlory's
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From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading McGlory was under the impression that Matt had sent for him.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
not in physical motion
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Even the locking of the door, after Matt had entered the room, did not appear to have aroused any suspicions in McGlory’s mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading McGlory was under the impression that Matt had sent for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading McGlory was under the impression that Matt had sent for him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
Tibbits
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From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading McGlory was under the impression that Matt had sent for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading McGlory was under the impression that Matt had sent for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading In spite of the strange proceedings through which the cowboy had passed, he still believed that Tibbits had brought him on that long ride according to the wishes of his friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was in a large room, lined with bookcases.
