used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
bla
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From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
exhaledverbUS /eksˈheɪld/
past form of “exhale” — expel air
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
a long fixed look
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
Gladwin
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From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
staying power
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
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 Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading MICHAEL PHELAN'S PREDICAMENT.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
and nothing more
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
Phelan
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From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
PHELAN'S
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From this reading MICHAEL PHELAN'S PREDICAMENT.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
PREDICAMENTnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading MICHAEL PHELAN'S PREDICAMENT.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
simpletonnoun
a person lacking intelligence or common sense
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
be seated
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
express a supposition
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
Travers
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From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as if a great burden had been removed from his shoulders.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Poor Phelan, he must be a terrific simpleton, and I suppose I am partly to bla"---- His gaze had wandered to the great chest, the lid of which was distinctly rising.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Now I can sit down and await developments," he said to himself, slipping into a chair and stretching out his legs, "and it will only remain for Michael Phelan to turn up or to fail to turn up and the mystery of the escape is explained.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Leaving the window and stepping back into the room, Travers Gladwin stretched his arms above his head and exhaled a long breath of satisfaction.
