used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
from appearances alone
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOU IS CAUGHT AT LAST.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading LOU IS CAUGHT AT LAST.
cloak-room
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From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
Denton
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From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
Denton's
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From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading One glance was enough to tell Faith what had happened.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
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 Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One glance was enough to tell Faith what had happened.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading One glance was enough to tell Faith what had happened.
only a very short time before
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
infuriatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOU IS CAUGHT AT LAST.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
immediately past
From this reading LOU IS CAUGHT AT LAST.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
LOU
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOU IS CAUGHT AT LAST.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One glance was enough to tell Faith what had happened.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
having a supporting base
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
successive (without a break)
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
express in words
From this reading One glance was enough to tell Faith what had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
hard to endure
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
precisely as stated
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
at the time that
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Ben Tyler, the detective, was standing with his hand on the door and a very ugly expression on his face, while a few feet further back stood Mr. Denton, apparently trying to reason with the infuriated woman.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As Faith passed Mr. Denton's office on the way to the cloak-room she heard a woman's voice raised to a very high pitch, and immediately recognized it as belonging to Miss Willis.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading She had hardly had time to wonder what had occurred, when the door flew open and she had a good look right straight into the office.
