used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Darby looked complacent and important, as an examination into the late tragedy had added greatly to his reputation as a zealous officer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
next to; at the side of
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading Darby looked complacent and important, as an examination into the late tragedy had added greatly to his reputation as a zealous officer.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
Darby
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From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Darby looked complacent and important, as an examination into the late tragedy had added greatly to his reputation as a zealous officer.
FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Darby looked complacent and important, as an examination into the late tragedy had added greatly to his reputation as a zealous officer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
of the present time and place
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
of great significance or value
From this reading Darby looked complacent and important, as an examination into the late tragedy had added greatly to his reputation as a zealous officer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Darby looked complacent and important, as an examination into the late tragedy had added greatly to his reputation as a zealous officer.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Darby looked complacent and important, as an examination into the late tragedy had added greatly to his reputation as a zealous officer.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
pocket-book
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From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Darby looked complacent and important, as an examination into the late tragedy had added greatly to his reputation as a zealous officer.
express in words
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Darby looked complacent and important, as an examination into the late tragedy had added greatly to his reputation as a zealous officer.
hard to endure
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
well-filled
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From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His wan appearance was not due so much to what he had passed through, trying as late events had been, as to his dread of what Inspector Darby was about to say.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That officer was beside him, getting ready for an immediate conversation by turning over various papers which he produced from a large and well-filled pocket-book.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading A week later and Lambert was seated in the library of The Manor, looking worn and anxious.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading Darby looked complacent and important, as an examination into the late tragedy had added greatly to his reputation as a zealous officer.
