used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was the same style of high desk, the same row of chairs against the wall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Kathleen pointed to a half-open door leading into an inner room on which appeared the word "Private."
move towards
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
BurroughsnounUS /ˈbʌroʊz/
United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading There was the same style of high desk, the same row of chairs against the wall.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading There was the same style of high desk, the same row of chairs against the wall.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Kathleen pointed to a half-open door leading into an inner room on which appeared the word "Private."
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
half-open
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From this reading Kathleen pointed to a half-open door leading into an inner room on which appeared the word "Private."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There was the same style of high desk, the same row of chairs against the wall.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
located inward
From this reading Kathleen pointed to a half-open door leading into an inner room on which appeared the word "Private."
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Kathleen pointed to a half-open door leading into an inner room on which appeared the word "Private."
Kathleen
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From this reading Kathleen pointed to a half-open door leading into an inner room on which appeared the word "Private."
KATHLEEN'S
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From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Kathleen pointed to a half-open door leading into an inner room on which appeared the word "Private."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
Oakdale
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From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kathleen pointed to a half-open door leading into an inner room on which appeared the word "Private."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
Overton
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From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
having a point
From this reading Kathleen pointed to a half-open door leading into an inner room on which appeared the word "Private."
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Kathleen pointed to a half-open door leading into an inner room on which appeared the word "Private."
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading There was the same style of high desk, the same row of chairs against the wall.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There was the same style of high desk, the same row of chairs against the wall.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was the same style of high desk, the same row of chairs against the wall.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KATHLEEN'S GREAT STORY The inside of the Overton police station closely resembled that of Oakdale.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the same style of high desk, the same row of chairs against the wall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading There was the same style of high desk, the same row of chairs against the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the same style of high desk, the same row of chairs against the wall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Kathleen pointed to a half-open door leading into an inner room on which appeared the word "Private."
which person or people
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Kathleen pointed to a half-open door leading into an inner room on which appeared the word "Private."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Grace hoped the chief would be as easy to approach as was her old friend, Chief Burroughs, at home.
the act of creating written works
From this reading There was but one man to be seen, an officer, who sat writing at a small table in one corner of the room.
