used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Then may I ask what you mean to do?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have been informed so," the officer replied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
power to direct or determine
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Then may I ask what you mean to do?"
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have been informed so," the officer replied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "I have been informed so," the officer replied.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
Jernyngham
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From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Then may I ask what you mean to do?"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Then may I ask what you mean to do?"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
MURIEL
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From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
having a point
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
RELIEVESverbUS /riˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I have been informed so," the officer replied.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I have been informed so," the officer replied.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then may I ask what you mean to do?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had keen, observant eyes, but his manner was quiet, and Jernyngham endeavored to control his impatience.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Then may I ask what you mean to do?"
in or at the place that
From this reading MURIEL RELIEVES HER MIND On the Monday morning, Jernyngham was shown into the parlor of the hotel where a commissioned officer of the police sat waiting for him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose you know that Prescott has returned to his farm?" he said, taking the chair the other pointed to.
