used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That is a pretty serious charge you are making, Miss Lawson," he said quietly.
absurditynounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "That is a pretty serious charge you are making, Miss Lawson," he said quietly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "That is a pretty serious charge you are making, Miss Lawson," he said quietly.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
collusionnounUS /kəˈluːʒən/
secret agreement
From this reading "You speak of undeniable proof that my uncle is in collusion with Nickleby.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading I think we may eliminate Rives as impossible in this connection.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
eliminateverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪt/
terminate, end, or take out
From this reading I think we may eliminate Rives as impossible in this connection.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think we may eliminate Rives as impossible in this connection.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading I think we may eliminate Rives as impossible in this connection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is a pretty serious charge you are making, Miss Lawson," he said quietly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
Lawson
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From this reading "That is a pretty serious charge you are making, Miss Lawson," he said quietly.
LOWERINGadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "That is a pretty serious charge you are making, Miss Lawson," he said quietly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I think we may eliminate Rives as impossible in this connection.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "That is a pretty serious charge you are making, Miss Lawson," he said quietly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You speak of undeniable proof that my uncle is in collusion with Nickleby.
Nickleby
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From this reading "You speak of undeniable proof that my uncle is in collusion with Nickleby.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
out-and-outadjective
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
Phil
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From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "That is a pretty serious charge you are making, Miss Lawson," he said quietly.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading "You speak of undeniable proof that my uncle is in collusion with Nickleby.
with low volume
From this reading "That is a pretty serious charge you are making, Miss Lawson," he said quietly.
RivesverbUS /raɪvz/
third-person singular of “rive” — tear or be torn violently
From this reading I think we may eliminate Rives as impossible in this connection.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is a pretty serious charge you are making, Miss Lawson," he said quietly.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
express in speech
From this reading "You speak of undeniable proof that my uncle is in collusion with Nickleby.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
StilesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “stile” — an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading LOWERING CLOUDS Phil gazed gravely at the girl's flushed, excited face; then at the pale, serious Jimmy Stiles.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think we may eliminate Rives as impossible in this connection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "You speak of undeniable proof that my uncle is in collusion with Nickleby.
undeniableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
not possible to deny
From this reading "You speak of undeniable proof that my uncle is in collusion with Nickleby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I think we may eliminate Rives as impossible in this connection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
at the time that
From this reading He could not smile at this startling statement as an out-and-out absurdity when it was so apparent that both of them were sincere in their belief that it was the truth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You speak of undeniable proof that my uncle is in collusion with Nickleby.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That is a pretty serious charge you are making, Miss Lawson," he said quietly.
