used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
ASHTON-KIRK
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From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, just the same, I feel like denying it."
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading "But, just the same, I feel like denying it."
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "But, just the same, I feel like denying it."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I see it's you!" spoke he.
HEADQUARTERSnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see it's you!" spoke he.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
investigatornounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtər/
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But, just the same, I feel like denying it."
it's
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From this reading "I see it's you!" spoke he.
and nothing more
From this reading "But, just the same, I feel like denying it."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "But, just the same, I feel like denying it."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
a particular point in time
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
not any; not one
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "But, just the same, I feel like denying it."
Scanlon
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From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see it's you!" spoke he.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Ashton-Kirk smiled.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "I see it's you!" spoke he.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
transomnounUS /ˈtrænsəm/
a window above a door that is usually hinged to a horizontal crosspiece over the door
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
vacatedverbUS /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/
past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading ASHTON-KIRK VISITS HEADQUARTERS For a moment Bat Scanlon stood looking at the disguised investigator, an expression of almost incredulity upon his face.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, he made no reply, but stepped up on the chair which Scanlon had just vacated and looked through the transom.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I see it's you!" spoke he.
