the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, it is I, captain," answered Peter Kirby, sinking into an arm-chair.
arm-chair
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From this reading "Yes, it is I, captain," answered Peter Kirby, sinking into an arm-chair.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "What, Kirby!" said the squire, as the new arrival entered his study.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What, Kirby!" said the squire, as the new arrival entered his study.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
Brandon
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From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Yes, it is I, captain," answered Peter Kirby, sinking into an arm-chair.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading "You seem comfortably fixed here."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "What, Kirby!" said the squire, as the new arrival entered his study.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading "You seem comfortably fixed here."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You seem comfortably fixed here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, it is I, captain," answered Peter Kirby, sinking into an arm-chair.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Yes, it is I, captain," answered Peter Kirby, sinking into an arm-chair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, it is I, captain," answered Peter Kirby, sinking into an arm-chair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, it is I, captain," answered Peter Kirby, sinking into an arm-chair.
KIRBY
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From this reading PETER KIRBY.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "What, Kirby!" said the squire, as the new arrival entered his study.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER KIRBY.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What, Kirby!" said the squire, as the new arrival entered his study.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You seem comfortably fixed here."
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading "Yes, it is I, captain," answered Peter Kirby, sinking into an arm-chair.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "What, Kirby!" said the squire, as the new arrival entered his study.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "What, Kirby!" said the squire, as the new arrival entered his study.
required or under orders
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
undeceivedadjective
freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
someone who visits
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, Kirby!" said the squire, as the new arrival entered his study.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Brandon had supposed the stranger would prove an unwelcome visitor to his father, he would have been undeceived if he could have been present at the interview between them.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, it is I, captain," answered Peter Kirby, sinking into an arm-chair.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You seem comfortably fixed here."
