used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, to tell the truth, I did nothing of the kind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But, to tell the truth, I did nothing of the kind.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One seldom does the right thing in moments of great emergency.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading One seldom does the right thing in moments of great emergency.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One seldom does the right thing in moments of great emergency.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One seldom does the right thing in moments of great emergency.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is the meaning of this outrage?"
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But, to tell the truth, I did nothing of the kind.
the sound of laughing
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading What is the meaning of this outrage?"
a particular point in time
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading One seldom does the right thing in moments of great emergency.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But, to tell the truth, I did nothing of the kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One seldom does the right thing in moments of great emergency.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One seldom does the right thing in moments of great emergency.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading What is the meaning of this outrage?"
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
precisely, exactly
From this reading One seldom does the right thing in moments of great emergency.
not often
From this reading One seldom does the right thing in moments of great emergency.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
express a supposition
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
express in words
From this reading But, to tell the truth, I did nothing of the kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One seldom does the right thing in moments of great emergency.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
a special situation
From this reading One seldom does the right thing in moments of great emergency.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What is the meaning of this outrage?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As an innocent man I suppose I ought to have started back and exclaimed, "Good heavens!
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But, to tell the truth, I did nothing of the kind.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is the meaning of this outrage?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I stared blankly at my new friend for a moment, and then suddenly burst into a peal of laughter which I was quite unable to suppress.
