used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He looked sleepy, but otherwise acted as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Shadow was around, as usual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Shadow was around, as usual.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked sleepy, but otherwise acted as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It certainly is remarkable," was Dave's comment.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "It certainly is remarkable," was Dave's comment.
Dave
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From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
Dave's
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From this reading "It certainly is remarkable," was Dave's comment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
communicated in words
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He looked sleepy, but otherwise acted as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked sleepy, but otherwise acted as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He looked sleepy, but otherwise acted as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It certainly is remarkable," was Dave's comment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked sleepy, but otherwise acted as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He looked sleepy, but otherwise acted as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He looked sleepy, but otherwise acted as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He looked sleepy, but otherwise acted as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He looked sleepy, but otherwise acted as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
PHOTOGRAPHverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
unusual or striking
From this reading "It certainly is remarkable," was Dave's comment.
Roger
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From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Shadow was around, as usual.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading He looked sleepy, but otherwise acted as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Shadow was around, as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
at the time that
From this reading It was in this fashion that Roger expressed himself on the following day, when discussing the affair of the night previous with Dave.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PHOTOGRAPH OF IMPORTANCE "I should not believe it, had I not seen it with my own eyes."
