used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PYE MAKES A STATEMENT.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
in addition
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
Coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
placed crosswise
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
DR
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From this reading DR.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
forebodings
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From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
imploringlyadverb
in a beseeching manner
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading PYE MAKES A STATEMENT.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
not any; not one
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
presageverbUS /ˈpresɪdʒ/
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
PYE
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From this reading PYE MAKES A STATEMENT.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading PYE MAKES A STATEMENT.
not in physical motion
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an interval of almost breathless suspense as, upon the Coroner's instructions, an officer left the Court.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
at the time that
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dark forebodings crossed his mind; he feared he knew not what, but still he smiled confidently at Florence when she turned imploringly to him, for she also was in that state of tension which made every fresh feature of the inquiry a terrifying presage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dick looked forward to the entrance of Dr. Pye with no less curiosity than the other spectators, but mingled with this curiosity was an element of alarm.
