used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading This is Miles, and I want you to tell the entire story from the beginning."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we shall need to hurry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading This is Miles, and I want you to tell the entire story from the beginning."
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
opinion or judgment
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This is Miles, and I want you to tell the entire story from the beginning."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "But we shall need to hurry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
incisiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪsɪv/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading My tone was incisive, and she responded as though to an order.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is Miles, and I want you to tell the entire story from the beginning."
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading This is Miles, and I want you to tell the entire story from the beginning."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My tone was incisive, and she responded as though to an order.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "But we shall need to hurry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading My tone was incisive, and she responded as though to an order.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading My tone was incisive, and she responded as though to an order.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "But we shall need to hurry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
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 HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
express in words
From this reading This is Miles, and I want you to tell the entire story from the beginning."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My tone was incisive, and she responded as though to an order.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading My tone was incisive, and she responded as though to an order.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
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 HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading This is Miles, and I want you to tell the entire story from the beginning."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My tone was incisive, and she responded as though to an order.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But we shall need to hurry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HER STORY She remained exactly as I had left her, leaning against the wall in the slight recess left by the stairs, and she recognized the sergeant with an inclination of the head, although her eyes were upon me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This is Miles, and I want you to tell the entire story from the beginning."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your friends outside seem inclined to allow us a few moments in which to investigate this matter," I said.
