used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Tyke was hunched up in his big revolving chair with a look of agitation on his face.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading HARD HIT Drew was not surprised to find that his employer was not alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tyke was hunched up in his big revolving chair with a look of agitation on his face.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Tyke was hunched up in his big revolving chair with a look of agitation on his face.
clenching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His hands were clenching and unclenching rapidly.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading HARD HIT Drew was not surprised to find that his employer was not alone.
drummingnounUS /ˈdrʌmɪŋ/
the act of playing drums
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading HARD HIT Drew was not surprised to find that his employer was not alone.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that something much out of the ordinary had occurred to rob him of his usual placidity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Tyke was hunched up in his big revolving chair with a look of agitation on his face.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading HARD HIT Drew was not surprised to find that his employer was not alone.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident that something much out of the ordinary had occurred to rob him of his usual placidity.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His hands were clenching and unclenching rapidly.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading HARD HIT Drew was not surprised to find that his employer was not alone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was evident that something much out of the ordinary had occurred to rob him of his usual placidity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HARD HIT Drew was not surprised to find that his employer was not alone.
cause to move by striking
From this reading HARD HIT Drew was not surprised to find that his employer was not alone.
hunchedadjectiveUS /hʌntʃt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Tyke was hunched up in his big revolving chair with a look of agitation on his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tyke was hunched up in his big revolving chair with a look of agitation on his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tyke was hunched up in his big revolving chair with a look of agitation on his face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was evident that something much out of the ordinary had occurred to rob him of his usual placidity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HARD HIT Drew was not surprised to find that his employer was not alone.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It was evident that something much out of the ordinary had occurred to rob him of his usual placidity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tyke was hunched up in his big revolving chair with a look of agitation on his face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It was evident that something much out of the ordinary had occurred to rob him of his usual placidity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was evident that something much out of the ordinary had occurred to rob him of his usual placidity.
placiditynoun
a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling
From this reading It was evident that something much out of the ordinary had occurred to rob him of his usual placidity.
with speed
From this reading His hands were clenching and unclenching rapidly.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Tyke was hunched up in his big revolving chair with a look of agitation on his face.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading It was evident that something much out of the ordinary had occurred to rob him of his usual placidity.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was evident that something much out of the ordinary had occurred to rob him of his usual placidity.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading HARD HIT Drew was not surprised to find that his employer was not alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HARD HIT Drew was not surprised to find that his employer was not alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HARD HIT Drew was not surprised to find that his employer was not alone.
TykenounUS /taɪk/
a native of Yorkshire
From this reading Tyke was hunched up in his big revolving chair with a look of agitation on his face.
unclenching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His hands were clenching and unclenching rapidly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tyke was hunched up in his big revolving chair with a look of agitation on his face.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was evident that something much out of the ordinary had occurred to rob him of his usual placidity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HARD HIT Drew was not surprised to find that his employer was not alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hands were clenching and unclenching rapidly.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A man whom he now recognized as the agent of the estate controlling the building was seated at one end of the desk and was drumming upon it with his fingers.
