used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Evidently Peter Polperrow had told them of my arrival, for without a moment's hesitation they answered:
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Evidently Peter Polperrow had told them of my arrival, for without a moment's hesitation they answered:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Most of them were old and trusted, and had been in the house for many years.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know who this is?" said my mother, pointing towards me.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently Peter Polperrow had told them of my arrival, for without a moment's hesitation they answered:
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Most of them were old and trusted, and had been in the house for many years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of them were old and trusted, and had been in the house for many years.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Evidently Peter Polperrow had told them of my arrival, for without a moment's hesitation they answered:
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Most of them were old and trusted, and had been in the house for many years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you know who this is?" said my mother, pointing towards me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know who this is?" said my mother, pointing towards me.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
a room where books are kept
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Most of them were old and trusted, and had been in the house for many years.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you know who this is?" said my mother, pointing towards me.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Evidently Peter Polperrow had told them of my arrival, for without a moment's hesitation they answered:
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of them were old and trusted, and had been in the house for many years.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Do you know who this is?" said my mother, pointing towards me.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of them were old and trusted, and had been in the house for many years.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Most of them were old and trusted, and had been in the house for many years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Evidently Peter Polperrow had told them of my arrival, for without a moment's hesitation they answered:
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "Do you know who this is?" said my mother, pointing towards me.
Polperrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently Peter Polperrow had told them of my arrival, for without a moment's hesitation they answered:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Do you know who this is?" said my mother, pointing towards me.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
a male human offspring
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOTHER AND SON A few minutes later all the servants assembled in the library.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of them were old and trusted, and had been in the house for many years.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Do you know who this is?" said my mother, pointing towards me.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Evidently Peter Polperrow had told them of my arrival, for without a moment's hesitation they answered:
in the direction of
From this reading "Do you know who this is?" said my mother, pointing towards me.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Most of them were old and trusted, and had been in the house for many years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a look of eager expectancy on their faces, as though they had heard strange news.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of them were old and trusted, and had been in the house for many years.
which person or people
From this reading "Do you know who this is?" said my mother, pointing towards me.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Evidently Peter Polperrow had told them of my arrival, for without a moment's hesitation they answered:
a late time of life
From this reading Most of them were old and trusted, and had been in the house for many years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know who this is?" said my mother, pointing towards me.
