used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
BoundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading "Boundary is discharged," he said shortly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading "Boundary is discharged," he said shortly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Well, Stafford," he said gently, "sit down, won't you.
the organ of sight
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "Well, Stafford," he said gently, "sit down, won't you.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What has happened?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What has happened?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, Stafford," he said gently, "sit down, won't you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Boundary is discharged," he said shortly.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
RESIGNSverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnz/
third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Stafford," he said gently, "sit down, won't you.
for a short time
From this reading "Boundary is discharged," he said shortly.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Stafford King shrugged his shoulders.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading Stafford King shrugged his shoulders.
term of address for a man
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
be seated
From this reading "Well, Stafford," he said gently, "sit down, won't you.
STAFFORD
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From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Stafford," he said gently, "sit down, won't you.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What has happened?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading STAFFORD KING RESIGNS A week later, Stafford King came into the office of the First Commissioner of the Criminal Intelligence Department, and Sir Stanley looked up with a kindly but pitying look in his eye.
won't
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From this reading "Well, Stafford," he said gently, "sit down, won't you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Stafford," he said gently, "sit down, won't you.
