used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
Agneta
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From this reading Agneta took no part in it.
Alan
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From this reading Alan Faulkner was unusually grave that morning.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was another person at the table who took no part in the talk.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
having the place or position changed
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
FaulknernounUS /ˈfɔːknər/
United States novelist (originally Falkner) who wrote about people in the southern United States (1897-1962)
From this reading Alan Faulkner was unusually grave that morning.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
the act of departing
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
death of a person
From this reading Alan Faulkner was unusually grave that morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Agneta took no part in it.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
INDISCRETIONnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/
the trait of being injudicious
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Agneta took no part in it.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
the literary culture
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
not any; not one
From this reading Agneta took no part in it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Agneta took no part in it.
a human being
From this reading There was another person at the table who took no part in the talk.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
cut with a saw
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There was another person at the table who took no part in the talk.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was another person at the table who took no part in the talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Agneta took no part in it.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Alan Faulkner was unusually grave that morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
at the time that
From this reading AN ACT OF INDISCRETION WHEN we all met at breakfast the next morning there was a good deal of laughing and joking about the burglar, as we congratulated each other that he had not disturbed our rest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She feigned not to hear what was going on as she studied the envelopes of the letters which lay beside her plate; but I saw that her colour had risen, and felt sure that she was not so indifferent as she appeared.
which person or people
From this reading There was another person at the table who took no part in the talk.
