used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What do you want?” he inquired roughly in Kapuan as he threw open the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
boat-crew
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From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading A native, much out of breath from running, confronted him.
Carl
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From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading A native, much out of breath from running, confronted him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you want?” he inquired roughly in Kapuan as he threw open the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He rose quickly to open the door.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
firm'snounUS /fɜːrmz/
possessive form of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose quickly to open the door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What do you want?” he inquired roughly in Kapuan as he threw open the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
KAPUAN
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From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
Klinger
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From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
Matautu
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From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A native, much out of breath from running, confronted him.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading A native, much out of breath from running, confronted him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A native, much out of breath from running, confronted him.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He rose quickly to open the door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A native, much out of breath from running, confronted him.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
pilot'snounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
possessive form of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
with speed
From this reading He rose quickly to open the door.
reveriesnounUS /ˈrevəriz/
plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose quickly to open the door.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading “What do you want?” he inquired roughly in Kapuan as he threw open the door.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A native, much out of breath from running, confronted him.
cut with a saw
From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “What do you want?” he inquired roughly in Kapuan as he threw open the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He rose quickly to open the door.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What do you want?” he inquired roughly in Kapuan as he threw open the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Klinger saw it was one of the pilot’s boat-crew from the pilot station on Matautu Point at the entrance to the harbor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you want?” he inquired roughly in Kapuan as he threw open the door.
at the time that
From this reading THE KAPUAN FIRM Carl Klinger had been sitting in his office at the Kapuan firm’s store when a loud knocking aroused him from his reveries.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you want?” he inquired roughly in Kapuan as he threw open the door.
