used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the heirs apparently preferred yachts and automobiles.
from appearances alone
From this reading But the heirs apparently preferred yachts and automobiles.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading But the heirs apparently preferred yachts and automobiles.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
next to; at the side of
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the heirs apparently preferred yachts and automobiles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
discretionaryadjectiveUS /dɪˈskreʃəneri/
having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
a young female
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
heirsnounUS /erz/
plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
From this reading But the heirs apparently preferred yachts and automobiles.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading But the heirs apparently preferred yachts and automobiles.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She was very pretty.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was very pretty.
carry out
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the heirs apparently preferred yachts and automobiles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No doubt, being out of a job, like himself, she was glad to take this temporary position.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was very pretty.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
in or at the place that
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
a Caucasian
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The library was displayed in locked glass cases, an attendant seated by each case, armed with a key and discretionary powers.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading But the heirs apparently preferred yachts and automobiles.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From where James White sat beside his particular case, he had a view of the next case and of the young girl seated beside it.
