used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am equally surprised to see you, old man,” the Camera Chap replied dryly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
CameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading “I am equally surprised to see you, old man,” the Camera Chap replied dryly.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “I certainly didn’t expect to find you here.”
a boy or man
From this reading “I am equally surprised to see you, old man,” the Camera Chap replied dryly.
didn't
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From this reading “I certainly didn’t expect to find you here.”
drylyadverbUS /ˈdraɪli/
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading “I am equally surprised to see you, old man,” the Camera Chap replied dryly.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading “I am equally surprised to see you, old man,” the Camera Chap replied dryly.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “I certainly didn’t expect to find you here.”
the organ of sight
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I certainly didn’t expect to find you here.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
the act of departing
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
an established custom
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I certainly didn’t expect to find you here.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I certainly didn’t expect to find you here.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I am equally surprised to see you, old man,” the Camera Chap replied dryly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I am equally surprised to see you, old man,” the Camera Chap replied dryly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I am equally surprised to see you, old man,” the Camera Chap replied dryly.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I am equally surprised to see you, old man,” the Camera Chap replied dryly.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “I am equally surprised to see you, old man,” the Camera Chap replied dryly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I am equally surprised to see you, old man,” the Camera Chap replied dryly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
TIMELYadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading TIMELY WARNING.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I certainly didn’t expect to find you here.”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
a message informing of danger
From this reading TIMELY WARNING.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then he added, a twinkle in his eye: “I didn’t know you were in the habit of going bicycle riding during office hours.”
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading “Hello, Frank!” exclaimed Carroll, in an astonished tone as he jumped from his wheel.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I certainly didn’t expect to find you here.”
