used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading He spoke English almost as an Englishman might; there was scarcely the suggestion of a German accent.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading "Yes, sir," was Bob's reply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He spoke English almost as an Englishman might; there was scarcely the suggestion of a German accent.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading He spoke English almost as an Englishman might; there was scarcely the suggestion of a German accent.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
a person of German nationality
From this reading He spoke English almost as an Englishman might; there was scarcely the suggestion of a German accent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spoke English almost as an Englishman might; there was scarcely the suggestion of a German accent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your name is Robert Nancarrow?"
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He spoke English almost as an Englishman might; there was scarcely the suggestion of a German accent.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Your name is Robert Nancarrow?"
Nancarrow
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From this reading "Your name is Robert Nancarrow?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Yes, sir," was Bob's reply.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "Your name is Robert Nancarrow?"
only a very short time before
From this reading He spoke English almost as an Englishman might; there was scarcely the suggestion of a German accent.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir," was Bob's reply.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke English almost as an Englishman might; there was scarcely the suggestion of a German accent.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading He spoke English almost as an Englishman might; there was scarcely the suggestion of a German accent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He spoke English almost as an Englishman might; there was scarcely the suggestion of a German accent.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The voice was light, almost thin; the eyes were the eyes of a commander; the face, to Bob, suggested weakness.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words came suddenly, not in the form of a question, but as an assertion.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir," was Bob's reply.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your name is Robert Nancarrow?"
