used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This is a bad business, Miss Howe."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "This is a bad business, Miss Howe."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "This is a bad business, Miss Howe."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I've just come over--I haven't heard.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
Englishman's
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From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
haven't
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From this reading "I've just come over--I haven't heard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I've just come over--I haven't heard.
Hilda
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From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading "This is a bad business, Miss Howe."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've just come over--I haven't heard.
I've
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From this reading "I've just come over--I haven't heard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a bad business, Miss Howe."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Who is it?"
and nothing more
From this reading "I've just come over--I haven't heard.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
Livingstone'snounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊnz/
possessive form of “livingstone” — Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "This is a bad business, Miss Howe."
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a bad business, Miss Howe."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
which person or people
From this reading Who is it?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Doctor Livingstone's concern was personal, that was plain in the way he stood looking at the floor of the corridor with his hands in his pockets, before Hilda reached him.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Regret was written all over the lines of his pausing figure, with the compressed irritation which saved that feeling, in the Englishman's way, from being too obvious.
