used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He sat with his chin dropped dejectedly on his chest, and stared across the table with unseeing eyes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
BOSSnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading He sat with his chin dropped dejectedly on his chest, and stared across the table with unseeing eyes.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading He sat with his chin dropped dejectedly on his chest, and stared across the table with unseeing eyes.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
dejectedlyadverb
in a dejected manner
From this reading He sat with his chin dropped dejectedly on his chest, and stared across the table with unseeing eyes.
derisivelyadverbUS /dərˈɪsɪvli/
in a disrespectful and mocking manner
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He sat with his chin dropped dejectedly on his chest, and stared across the table with unseeing eyes.
divisible by two
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He sat with his chin dropped dejectedly on his chest, and stared across the table with unseeing eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Scott scarcely noticed that he had gone.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
Hopwood
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From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
Hopwood's
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From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Scott scarcely noticed that he had gone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sat with his chin dropped dejectedly on his chest, and stared across the table with unseeing eyes.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat with his chin dropped dejectedly on his chest, and stared across the table with unseeing eyes.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scott scarcely noticed that he had gone.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
in the near future
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He sat with his chin dropped dejectedly on his chest, and stared across the table with unseeing eyes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He sat with his chin dropped dejectedly on his chest, and stared across the table with unseeing eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
up to a particular time
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
unseeingadjective
not consciously observing
From this reading He sat with his chin dropped dejectedly on his chest, and stared across the table with unseeing eyes.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SCOTT RECEIVES “AID” FROM HIS BOSS Mr. Roberts went back to his office soon after Hopwood’s visit, and was evidently glad of the opportunity to get away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
which person or people
From this reading He had spoken derisively of those who thought that Hopwood was a spirit, but he had looked behind him nervously till he was well away from the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sat with his chin dropped dejectedly on his chest, and stared across the table with unseeing eyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If what Hopwood had said was true, his troubles there would be greatly increased even if his plans were not completely ruined.
