used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
react verbally
From this reading "I knocked twice, Cornelius, but you did not answer."
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Cornelius, the door was open," I said very earnestly, for he looked quite vexed, with his face flushed, and his brow knit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I knocked twice, Cornelius, but you did not answer."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
Cornelius
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From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "If you had knocked ten times, you had no right to open that door and enter this room."
in a serious manner
From this reading "Cornelius, the door was open," I said very earnestly, for he looked quite vexed, with his face flushed, and his brow knit.
being one more than seven
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
to come or go into
From this reading "If you had knocked ten times, you had no right to open that door and enter this room."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Cornelius, the door was open," I said very earnestly, for he looked quite vexed, with his face flushed, and his brow knit.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading "Cornelius, the door was open," I said very earnestly, for he looked quite vexed, with his face flushed, and his brow knit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Cornelius, the door was open," I said very earnestly, for he looked quite vexed, with his face flushed, and his brow knit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "If you had knocked ten times, you had no right to open that door and enter this room."
half-past
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From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you had knocked ten times, you had no right to open that door and enter this room."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
Kate
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From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
knitverbUS /nɪt/
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading "Cornelius, the door was open," I said very earnestly, for he looked quite vexed, with his face flushed, and his brow knit.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "I knocked twice, Cornelius, but you did not answer."
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
not any; not one
From this reading "If you had knocked ten times, you had no right to open that door and enter this room."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I knocked twice, Cornelius, but you did not answer."
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "If you had knocked ten times, you had no right to open that door and enter this room."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Cornelius, the door was open," I said very earnestly, for he looked quite vexed, with his face flushed, and his brow knit.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "If you had knocked ten times, you had no right to open that door and enter this room."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "If you had knocked ten times, you had no right to open that door and enter this room."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Cornelius, the door was open," I said very earnestly, for he looked quite vexed, with his face flushed, and his brow knit.
cut with a saw
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
in an aggressive manner
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
express in words
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "If you had knocked ten times, you had no right to open that door and enter this room."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If you had knocked ten times, you had no right to open that door and enter this room."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "If you had knocked ten times, you had no right to open that door and enter this room."
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
two times
From this reading "I knocked twice, Cornelius, but you did not answer."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
precisely as stated
From this reading "Cornelius, the door was open," I said very earnestly, for he looked quite vexed, with his face flushed, and his brow knit.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading "Cornelius, the door was open," I said very earnestly, for he looked quite vexed, with his face flushed, and his brow knit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He looked up with a sudden start that nearly upset the table, and sharply exclaimed, "Why did you come in without knocking?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So intent was Cornelius on his occupation that he never heard or saw me, until I observed, somewhat timidly, "Cornelius, Kate sent me up to tell you that it is half-past eight o'clock."
