used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He went upstairs a few minutes ago to see your servant," replied the inspector, rising.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Still marveling, Jen went after him, and on entering the library found that only Arkel was present.
in the past
From this reading "He went upstairs a few minutes ago to see your servant," replied the inspector, rising.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "Where is Dr. Etwald?" demanded the major, anxiously.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
Arkel
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From this reading Still marveling, Jen went after him, and on entering the library found that only Arkel was present.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Where is Dr. Etwald?" demanded the major, anxiously.
Dr
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From this reading "Where is Dr. Etwald?" demanded the major, anxiously.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Still marveling, Jen went after him, and on entering the library found that only Arkel was present.
Etwald
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From this reading "Where is Dr. Etwald?" demanded the major, anxiously.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "He went upstairs a few minutes ago to see your servant," replied the inspector, rising.
set up or found
From this reading Still marveling, Jen went after him, and on entering the library found that only Arkel was present.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He went upstairs a few minutes ago to see your servant," replied the inspector, rising.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading "He went upstairs a few minutes ago to see your servant," replied the inspector, rising.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is Dr. Etwald?" demanded the major, anxiously.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
Jen
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From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Still marveling, Jen went after him, and on entering the library found that only Arkel was present.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
marvelingverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Still marveling, Jen went after him, and on entering the library found that only Arkel was present.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "He went upstairs a few minutes ago to see your servant," replied the inspector, rising.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
and nothing more
From this reading Still marveling, Jen went after him, and on entering the library found that only Arkel was present.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Still marveling, Jen went after him, and on entering the library found that only Arkel was present.
with speed
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "He went upstairs a few minutes ago to see your servant," replied the inspector, rising.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "He went upstairs a few minutes ago to see your servant," replied the inspector, rising.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "He went upstairs a few minutes ago to see your servant," replied the inspector, rising.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "He went upstairs a few minutes ago to see your servant," replied the inspector, rising.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
in the near future
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still marveling, Jen went after him, and on entering the library found that only Arkel was present.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still marveling, Jen went after him, and on entering the library found that only Arkel was present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
on a floor above
From this reading "He went upstairs a few minutes ago to see your servant," replied the inspector, rising.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Still marveling, Jen went after him, and on entering the library found that only Arkel was present.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is Dr. Etwald?" demanded the major, anxiously.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Surprised by this behavior, and suspicious of its reason, the major called out to him to stop; but without taking any notice the young man increased his pace, and was soon lost to sight.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Before Jen had time to inquire the meaning of David's strange exclamation, the young man had turned on his heel and was walking rapidly back to the house.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He went upstairs a few minutes ago to see your servant," replied the inspector, rising.
