used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
ActornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'Henry, do you think William has been looking particularly unhappy lately?'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
ConvertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
cuttingsnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋz/
plural of “cutting” — the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Henry, do you think William has been looking particularly unhappy lately?'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading Henry grunted.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Henry, do you think William has been looking particularly unhappy lately?'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading 'Henry, do you think William has been looking particularly unhappy lately?'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I inquired.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I inquired.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
in the recent past
From this reading 'Henry, do you think William has been looking particularly unhappy lately?'
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading 'Henry, do you think William has been looking particularly unhappy lately?'
a particular point in time
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading 'Henry, do you think William has been looking particularly unhappy lately?'
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
reminiscentadjectiveUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
required or under orders
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'Henry, do you think William has been looking particularly unhappy lately?'
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading 'Henry, do you think William has been looking particularly unhappy lately?'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
Well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Converted for the moment into 'A Well-known Actor,' he was digging amongst his theatrical cuttings for reminiscent purposes, and was, therefore, somewhat abstracted.
William
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From this reading 'Henry, do you think William has been looking particularly unhappy lately?'
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I, too, was supposed to be working, but try as I would I could not help thinking of William.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Henry, do you think William has been looking particularly unhappy lately?'
