used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
(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 "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Harvey was more chagrined than frightened.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
one or the other of two
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
made afraid
From this reading Harvey was more chagrined than frightened.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Harvey was more chagrined than frightened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
set afire or burning
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Harvey was more chagrined than frightened.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
without much difficulty
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
move stealthily
From this reading "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
believed likely
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Harvey was more chagrined than frightened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "A child would have had more sense than to fancy they had given us the slip and taken all their stuff with them," he said, angrily.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading The fact that he had not suspected something of the kind when it was learned the house had been virtually abandoned, cut deep into his professional pride, and he blamed himself more severely than any other member of the party could have done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
at the time that
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His face lighted up with an expression of joy, and one could readily fancy he believed the time near at hand when the tables would be turned with a vengeance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS If either of the party had looked at the prisoner when the shots were heard it would have been possible to understand that he was expecting something of the kind.
