used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fitz seemed to regard the finding of the car as a favourable omen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was certainly doing uncommonly well.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
Coverdale
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From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
COVERDALE'S
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From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He was certainly doing uncommonly well.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Fitz seemed to regard the finding of the car as a favourable omen.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Fitz seemed to regard the finding of the car as a favourable omen.
Fitz
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From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was certainly doing uncommonly well.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
how
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From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
a message received and understood
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
information about recent and important events
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Fitz seemed to regard the finding of the car as a favourable omen.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Fitz seemed to regard the finding of the car as a favourable omen.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
express in words
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Fitz seemed to regard the finding of the car as a favourable omen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
in or at that place or location
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading Coverdale had telegraphed to say that the car had been traced to a garage in Regent Street, and that before long he hoped to be in possession of further information.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading He was certainly doing uncommonly well.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COVERDALE'S REPORT In the afternoon I rode over to the Grange to learn if there was any news and to see how Fitz was bearing up.
(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 He was certainly doing uncommonly well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading His face was less haggard, his eyes were not so wild, while a change of linen and a razor had helped his appearance considerably.
