used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
(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 "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He likes to come and go out of the house at all times."
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
assented
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From this reading "Very probable," Sir Bertram assented.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He likes to come and go out of the house at all times."
Bertram
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From this reading "Very probable," Sir Bertram assented.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "He likes to come and go out of the house at all times."
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
disquietudenoun
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "He likes to come and go out of the house at all times."
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "He likes to come and go out of the house at all times."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
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 Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "He likes to come and go out of the house at all times."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
engage in
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading "Very probable," Sir Bertram assented.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Very probable," Sir Bertram assented.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think," he announced, "that, so far as I can make out, the servants are all right.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "He likes to come and go out of the house at all times."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The Chief Constable had little to report, but his air of uneasy disquietude remained.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very probable," Sir Bertram assented.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Curiously enough, however, it seems that Gregory has a key to the door in question, which he uses sometimes."
