used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here he was accused of a robbery of which he knew absolutely nothing.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Here he was accused of a robbery of which he knew absolutely nothing.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Here he was accused of a robbery of which he knew absolutely nothing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OCEAN MONSTER Dave knew not what to say.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
Dave
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From this reading AN OCEAN MONSTER Dave knew not what to say.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The very prison doors seemed opening to receive him.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Excuse me, but there is something wrong here," said the stranger.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
come to pass
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he was accused of a robbery of which he knew absolutely nothing.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he was accused of a robbery of which he knew absolutely nothing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The very prison doors seemed opening to receive him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Excuse me, but there is something wrong here," said the stranger.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading AN OCEAN MONSTER Dave knew not what to say.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Excuse me, but there is something wrong here," said the stranger.
MONSTERnounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading AN OCEAN MONSTER Dave knew not what to say.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN OCEAN MONSTER Dave knew not what to say.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Here he was accused of a robbery of which he knew absolutely nothing.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading AN OCEAN MONSTER Dave knew not what to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here he was accused of a robbery of which he knew absolutely nothing.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The very prison doors seemed opening to receive him.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The very prison doors seemed opening to receive him.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The very prison doors seemed opening to receive him.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Here he was accused of a robbery of which he knew absolutely nothing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Excuse me, but there is something wrong here," said the stranger.
express in words
From this reading AN OCEAN MONSTER Dave knew not what to say.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The very prison doors seemed opening to receive him.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Excuse me, but there is something wrong here," said the stranger.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very prison doors seemed opening to receive him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OCEAN MONSTER Dave knew not what to say.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very prison doors seemed opening to receive him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here he was accused of a robbery of which he knew absolutely nothing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN OCEAN MONSTER Dave knew not what to say.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here he was accused of a robbery of which he knew absolutely nothing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
which person or people
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But while he stood there, not knowing what would happen next, an unexpected friend stepped up in the shape of a stranger, who had been reading in a corner.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Excuse me, but there is something wrong here," said the stranger.
