used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was unable to get a satisfactory account at Atkins’ store.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Now then,” said Miss Parrott, the investigation being over, “you must tell me everything about it.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I was unable to get a satisfactory account at Atkins’ store.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was unable to get a satisfactory account at Atkins’ store.
Atkins
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From this reading I was unable to get a satisfactory account at Atkins’ store.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Now then,” said Miss Parrott, the investigation being over, “you must tell me everything about it.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading IN THE PARROTT PLAYROOM Miss Parrott looked the two children over carefully.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading IN THE PARROTT PLAYROOM Miss Parrott looked the two children over carefully.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Then her glance rested on David.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “Now then,” said Miss Parrott, the investigation being over, “you must tell me everything about it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Then her glance rested on David.
green-leather
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From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then her glance rested on David.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was unable to get a satisfactory account at Atkins’ store.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE PARROTT PLAYROOM Miss Parrott looked the two children over carefully.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading “Now then,” said Miss Parrott, the investigation being over, “you must tell me everything about it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Now then,” said Miss Parrott, the investigation being over, “you must tell me everything about it.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading IN THE PARROTT PLAYROOM Miss Parrott looked the two children over carefully.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Now then,” said Miss Parrott, the investigation being over, “you must tell me everything about it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading IN THE PARROTT PLAYROOM Miss Parrott looked the two children over carefully.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Now then,” said Miss Parrott, the investigation being over, “you must tell me everything about it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now then,” said Miss Parrott, the investigation being over, “you must tell me everything about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then her glance rested on David.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading IN THE PARROTT PLAYROOM Miss Parrott looked the two children over carefully.
PARROTT
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From this reading IN THE PARROTT PLAYROOM Miss Parrott looked the two children over carefully.
PLAYROOMnounUS /ˈpleɪruːm/
a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc)
From this reading IN THE PARROTT PLAYROOM Miss Parrott looked the two children over carefully.
Polly's
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From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Then her glance rested on David.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now then,” said Miss Parrott, the investigation being over, “you must tell me everything about it.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading I was unable to get a satisfactory account at Atkins’ store.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading I was unable to get a satisfactory account at Atkins’ store.
express in words
From this reading “Now then,” said Miss Parrott, the investigation being over, “you must tell me everything about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE PARROTT PLAYROOM Miss Parrott looked the two children over carefully.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then her glance rested on David.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was unable to get a satisfactory account at Atkins’ store.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN THE PARROTT PLAYROOM Miss Parrott looked the two children over carefully.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I was unable to get a satisfactory account at Atkins’ store.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He sat tucked up in the corner of the green-leather seat, as far away from the keen dark eyes as he could get, his hand tightly clasped in Polly’s.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was unable to get a satisfactory account at Atkins’ store.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now then,” said Miss Parrott, the investigation being over, “you must tell me everything about it.
