used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/
of the highest quality
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
INTERRUPTIONnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading AN INTERRUPTION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
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 It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
engage in
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
a particular point in time
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
Neal
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From this reading That somebody was Neal.
Neal's
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From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
on the contrary
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
a person, without saying who
From this reading That somebody was Neal.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That somebody was Neal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading It happened, however, that Neal was rather unpleasantly near to the front door at that moment, and the sudden sound, so sharp and long, did make him start.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That somebody was Neal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neal's mind was by far too composed a one to be ruffled by any sort of shock, and Neal's nerves were in first-rate order.
at the time that
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Neal removed the dinner things, he placed his plate and glasses in the pantry, and carried the tray with the other articles down to the kitchen.
