used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His kind face showed lines unknown to it a month before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The President's mind was otherwhere than at the table.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His kind face showed lines unknown to it a month before.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
candle-light
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From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
claretnoun
a dark purplish-red color
From this reading He pushed the claret past him, and ordered rye whiskey.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His kind face showed lines unknown to it a month before.
a social unit living together
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
HemmingverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He pushed the claret past him, and ordered rye whiskey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His kind face showed lines unknown to it a month before.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading His kind face showed lines unknown to it a month before.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His kind face showed lines unknown to it a month before.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The President's mind was otherwhere than at the table.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading His kind face showed lines unknown to it a month before.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He pushed the claret past him, and ordered rye whiskey.
otherwhere
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From this reading The President's mind was otherwhere than at the table.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He pushed the claret past him, and ordered rye whiskey.
President'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The President's mind was otherwhere than at the table.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He pushed the claret past him, and ordered rye whiskey.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
ryenounUS /raɪ/
the seed of the cereal grass
From this reading He pushed the claret past him, and ordered rye whiskey.
SANTOSA
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From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
the act of searching for something
From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His kind face showed lines unknown to it a month before.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The President's mind was otherwhere than at the table.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The President's mind was otherwhere than at the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
not known
From this reading His kind face showed lines unknown to it a month before.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The President's mind was otherwhere than at the table.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading He pushed the claret past him, and ordered rye whiskey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAPTAIN SANTOSA VISITS HIS SUPERIOR OFFICER Hemming got back to the village in time to change and dine with the family.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would look about the room, staring at the shadows beyond the candle-light, as if seeking something.
