used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
(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 Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
react verbally
From this reading I could scarcely give a civil answer to his question-- "Slept well, Jonker?"
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He went on, however, in his jovial tone-- "The General will be here directly."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And, indeed, the General's entrance followed like an echo to the words, and the breakfast began.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading And, indeed, the General's entrance followed like an echo to the words, and the breakfast began.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading I could scarcely give a civil answer to his question-- "Slept well, Jonker?"
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could scarcely give a civil answer to his question-- "Slept well, Jonker?"
without deviation
From this reading He went on, however, in his jovial tone-- "The General will be here directly."
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading And, indeed, the General's entrance followed like an echo to the words, and the breakfast began.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading And, indeed, the General's entrance followed like an echo to the words, and the breakfast began.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And, indeed, the General's entrance followed like an echo to the words, and the breakfast began.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
Francis
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From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He went on, however, in his jovial tone-- "The General will be here directly."
General'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading And, indeed, the General's entrance followed like an echo to the words, and the breakfast began.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I could scarcely give a civil answer to his question-- "Slept well, Jonker?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went on, however, in his jovial tone-- "The General will be here directly."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He went on, however, in his jovial tone-- "The General will be here directly."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
how
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From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He went on, however, in his jovial tone-- "The General will be here directly."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could scarcely give a civil answer to his question-- "Slept well, Jonker?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He went on, however, in his jovial tone-- "The General will be here directly."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And, indeed, the General's entrance followed like an echo to the words, and the breakfast began.
Jonker
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From this reading I could scarcely give a civil answer to his question-- "Slept well, Jonker?"
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading He went on, however, in his jovial tone-- "The General will be here directly."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And, indeed, the General's entrance followed like an echo to the words, and the breakfast began.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He went on, however, in his jovial tone-- "The General will be here directly."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I could scarcely give a civil answer to his question-- "Slept well, Jonker?"
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
only a very short time before
From this reading I could scarcely give a civil answer to his question-- "Slept well, Jonker?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading I could scarcely give a civil answer to his question-- "Slept well, Jonker?"
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He went on, however, in his jovial tone-- "The General will be here directly."
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
(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 I could scarcely give a civil answer to his question-- "Slept well, Jonker?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went on, however, in his jovial tone-- "The General will be here directly."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He went on, however, in his jovial tone-- "The General will be here directly."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Captain made his appearance, and put an end to our conversation, without for a moment being aware how unwelcome his presence was to me.
the words that are spoken
From this reading And, indeed, the General's entrance followed like an echo to the words, and the breakfast began.
but in spite of that
From this reading Francis was silent and preoccupied--yet she gave me a look as if she regretted her want of confidence in me--making all sorts of mistakes.
