used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But before I could reach the door he had a hand on me.
the state of being absent
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
any person at all
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before I could reach the door he had a hand on me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before I could reach the door he had a hand on me.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
dead-beat
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From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But before I could reach the door he had a hand on me.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
Dunlop
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From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
the act of departing
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But before I could reach the door he had a hand on me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
I've
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From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
and nothing more
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
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 THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
a boy or man
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
Lindsey's
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From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
LINKverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
Maisie
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From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
not any; not one
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But before I could reach the door he had a hand on me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
and nothing more
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But before I could reach the door he had a hand on me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
express in words
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
scouringnounUS /ˈskaʊərɪŋ/
moving over territory to search for something
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
be seated
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
Smeaton
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From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
in the near future
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
that's
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From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
they're
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From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading And as soon as I heard him say that nothing had been heard of Maisie Dunlop during our absence, I was for going away, meaning to start inquiries of my own in the town, there and then, dead-beat though I was.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
nonexistent
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE LINK I knew by one glance at Mr. Lindsey's face that he had news for us; but there was only one sort of news I was wanting at that moment, and I was just as quick to see that, whatever news he had, it was not for me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You can do no more good just now--I've made every arrangement possible with the police, and they're scouring the countryside.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll just come in, my lad, and sit you down to a hot supper that's waiting you and Mr. Smeaton there," he said, in that masterful way he had which took no denial from anybody.
