used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an expression on his face that puzzled the Police Commissioner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Robert flashed a glance at the incriminating letters on the table.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
next to; at the side of
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading There was an expression on his face that puzzled the Police Commissioner.
corroboratesverbUS /kərˈɔːbəreɪts/
third-person singular of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was an expression on his face that puzzled the Police Commissioner.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was an expression on his face that puzzled the Police Commissioner.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Sir Robert flashed a glance at the incriminating letters on the table.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Sir Robert flashed a glance at the incriminating letters on the table.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was an expression on his face that puzzled the Police Commissioner.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "That’s impossible!"
incriminatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkrɪməneɪtɪŋ/
charging or suggestive of guilt or blame
From this reading Sir Robert flashed a glance at the incriminating letters on the table.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
the literary culture
From this reading Sir Robert flashed a glance at the incriminating letters on the table.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was an expression on his face that puzzled the Police Commissioner.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading There was an expression on his face that puzzled the Police Commissioner.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
filled with bewilderment
From this reading There was an expression on his face that puzzled the Police Commissioner.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
term of address for a man
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was an expression on his face that puzzled the Police Commissioner.
That's
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From this reading "That’s impossible!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an expression on his face that puzzled the Police Commissioner.
a special situation
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an expression on his face that puzzled the Police Commissioner.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Sir Robert," began the General, "it is an amazing thing, but Captain Gilbert corroborates our prisoner’s statements entirely."
Whiston
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From this reading The moment the door closed upon John, General Whiston flung himself into a chair beside Sir Robert’s table.
