used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Turning his head, he looked at Oswald for the space of a minute as if not recognising him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Turning his head, he looked at Oswald for the space of a minute as if not recognising him.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading He was too deeply buried in his own thoughts immediately to awake from them to everyday life.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
placed in a grave
From this reading He was too deeply buried in his own thoughts immediately to awake from them to everyday life.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
Cray
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From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
Davenal
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From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was too deeply buried in his own thoughts immediately to awake from them to everyday life.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE DOCTOR.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading He was too deeply buried in his own thoughts immediately to awake from them to everyday life.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Turning his head, he looked at Oswald for the space of a minute as if not recognising him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was too deeply buried in his own thoughts immediately to awake from them to everyday life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Turning his head, he looked at Oswald for the space of a minute as if not recognising him.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Turning his head, he looked at Oswald for the space of a minute as if not recognising him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Turning his head, he looked at Oswald for the space of a minute as if not recognising him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He was too deeply buried in his own thoughts immediately to awake from them to everyday life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE DOCTOR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was too deeply buried in his own thoughts immediately to awake from them to everyday life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Turning his head, he looked at Oswald for the space of a minute as if not recognising him.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Turning his head, he looked at Oswald for the space of a minute as if not recognising him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was too deeply buried in his own thoughts immediately to awake from them to everyday life.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
recognisingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading Turning his head, he looked at Oswald for the space of a minute as if not recognising him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Turning his head, he looked at Oswald for the space of a minute as if not recognising him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE DOCTOR.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was too deeply buried in his own thoughts immediately to awake from them to everyday life.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was too deeply buried in his own thoughts immediately to awake from them to everyday life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too deeply buried in his own thoughts immediately to awake from them to everyday life.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning his head, he looked at Oswald for the space of a minute as if not recognising him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Oswald could not avoid being struck with that expression of care; he had never seen the like upon the countenance of Dr. Davenal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
at the time that
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE INTERVIEW WITH THE DOCTOR.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Dr. Davenal was alone in his study, pacing the carpet with heavy steps and a face that seemed to have all the care of the world marked on it, when Mr. Oswald Cray was shown in.
