used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "What a strange coincidence," he said, thoughtfully; "but I'm not astonished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
Axton
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From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "What a strange coincidence," he said, thoughtfully; "but I'm not astonished.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading "What a strange coincidence," he said, thoughtfully; "but I'm not astonished.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
Fanks
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From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading 'Truth is stranger than fiction.'
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
I'm
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From this reading "What a strange coincidence," he said, thoughtfully; "but I'm not astonished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Truth is stranger than fiction.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
immediately past
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This sort of thing occurs in real life as well as in novels.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "What a strange coincidence," he said, thoughtfully; "but I'm not astonished.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading This sort of thing occurs in real life as well as in novels.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading This sort of thing occurs in real life as well as in novels.
Octavius
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From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
pill-box
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From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This sort of thing occurs in real life as well as in novels.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
Roger
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From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What a strange coincidence," he said, thoughtfully; "but I'm not astonished.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This sort of thing occurs in real life as well as in novels.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "What a strange coincidence," he said, thoughtfully; "but I'm not astonished.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading 'Truth is stranger than fiction.'
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 'Truth is stranger than fiction.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
a special situation
From this reading This sort of thing occurs in real life as well as in novels.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sort of thing occurs in real life as well as in novels.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading "What a strange coincidence," he said, thoughtfully; "but I'm not astonished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading 'Truth is stranger than fiction.'
twitchingnounUS /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Roger Axton stood looking at the pill-box on the table, and Octavius Fanks stood looking at Roger Axton, the former lost in a fit of painful musing (evident from his pale face, his twitching lips, his startled expression), the latter keenly observant, according to his usual habits.
(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 This sort of thing occurs in real life as well as in novels.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a strange coincidence," he said, thoughtfully; "but I'm not astonished.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At last Roger with a deep sigh drew his hand across his brow and resumed his seat, while Mr. Fanks, picking up the pill-box, gave it a cheerful rattle as he followed his example.
