used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Laing was always a little uneasy in her presence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
analyzingverbUS /ˈænəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “analyze” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Capital!" he answered, nervously fingering his eye glass.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "Capital!" he answered, nervously fingering his eye glass.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
Deane
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From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
Don't
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From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
EDITIONnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
the organ of sight
From this reading "Capital!" he answered, nervously fingering his eye glass.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
fingeringnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument
From this reading "Capital!" he answered, nervously fingering his eye glass.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "Capital!" he answered, nervously fingering his eye glass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Laing was always a little uneasy in her presence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Capital!" he answered, nervously fingering his eye glass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laing was always a little uneasy in her presence.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
it's
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From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
Laing
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From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Laing was always a little uneasy in her presence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading "Capital!" he answered, nervously fingering his eye glass.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
and nothing more
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Laing was always a little uneasy in her presence.
residuumnoun
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
a special situation
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Laing was always a little uneasy in her presence.
precisely as stated
From this reading He felt not only that she was analyzing him, but that the results of the analysis seemed to her to be a very small residuum, of solid matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Laing was always a little uneasy in her presence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A SECOND EDITION "Don't you think it's an interesting sort of title?" inquired Lady Deane of Mr. Laing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Besides, he had been told that she had described him as a "commonplace young man," a thing nobody could be expected to like.
