used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
absent-mindedness
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From this reading “Thank you, and pardon me for my absent-mindedness,” he said, starting.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Will you allow me to make a copy of what I have read?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Thank you, and pardon me for my absent-mindedness,” he said, starting.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Will you allow me to make a copy of what I have read?”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Thank you, and pardon me for my absent-mindedness,” he said, starting.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “I shall not soon forget your kindness; and may I trespass upon it still further?
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “I shall not soon forget your kindness; and may I trespass upon it still further?
Grafton
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From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
Grafton's
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From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Will you allow me to make a copy of what I have read?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
how
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From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I shall not soon forget your kindness; and may I trespass upon it still further?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I shall not soon forget your kindness; and may I trespass upon it still further?
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading “I shall not soon forget your kindness; and may I trespass upon it still further?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
engage in
From this reading Will you allow me to make a copy of what I have read?”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I shall not soon forget your kindness; and may I trespass upon it still further?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Thank you, and pardon me for my absent-mindedness,” he said, starting.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Thank you, and pardon me for my absent-mindedness,” he said, starting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Thank you, and pardon me for my absent-mindedness,” he said, starting.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Will you allow me to make a copy of what I have read?”
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Thank you, and pardon me for my absent-mindedness,” he said, starting.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall not soon forget your kindness; and may I trespass upon it still further?
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
in the near future
From this reading “I shall not soon forget your kindness; and may I trespass upon it still further?
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading “Thank you, and pardon me for my absent-mindedness,” he said, starting.
not in physical motion
From this reading “I shall not soon forget your kindness; and may I trespass upon it still further?
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank you, and pardon me for my absent-mindedness,” he said, starting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Certainly, if it will be of any benefit to you,” Miss Grafton answered, the look of kindly sympathy still on her face.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Will you allow me to make a copy of what I have read?”
trespassverbUS /ˈtrespæs/
enter unlawfully on someone's property
From this reading “I shall not soon forget your kindness; and may I trespass upon it still further?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He did not realize how long he had been sitting there musing over these things until a slight movement of Miss Grafton’s aroused him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I shall not soon forget your kindness; and may I trespass upon it still further?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Will you allow me to make a copy of what I have read?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you allow me to make a copy of what I have read?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Thank you, and pardon me for my absent-mindedness,” he said, starting.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I shall not soon forget your kindness; and may I trespass upon it still further?
