used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Had I been guilty of any omitted duty or committed offence?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading He looked awkward and disconcerted, while my face flushed with trepidation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had I been guilty of any omitted duty or committed offence?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Regulus still called me "child."
a young person of either sex
From this reading Mr. Regulus still called me "child."
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Had I been guilty of any omitted duty or committed offence?
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading He looked awkward and disconcerted, while my face flushed with trepidation.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Had I been guilty of any omitted duty or committed offence?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He looked awkward and disconcerted, while my face flushed with trepidation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading He looked awkward and disconcerted, while my face flushed with trepidation.
Gabriella
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From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Had I been guilty of any omitted duty or committed offence?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
hemsnounUS /hemz/
plural of “hem” — the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked awkward and disconcerted, while my face flushed with trepidation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Regulus still called me "child."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Regulus still called me "child."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He looked awkward and disconcerted, while my face flushed with trepidation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading Had I been guilty of any omitted duty or committed offence?
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Had I been guilty of any omitted duty or committed offence?
on one occasion
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had I been guilty of any omitted duty or committed offence?
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
Regulusnoun
the brightest star in Leo
From this reading Mr. Regulus still called me "child."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
an educational institution
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr. Regulus still called me "child."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading He looked awkward and disconcerted, while my face flushed with trepidation.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had quite a scene in the academy one day after the school was dismissed, and I was preparing as usual to return home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He looked awkward and disconcerted, while my face flushed with trepidation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you give me a few moments' conversation, Miss Gabriella?" said he, clearing his throat with one of those hems which once sounded so awful.
