used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I started to my feet, and as I did so, my figure was reflected in a long mirror.
bank-notes
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From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading And the box of bullion--where was that?
bullionnounUS /ˈbʊljən/
a mass of precious metal
From this reading And the box of bullion--where was that?
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I started to my feet, and as I did so, my figure was reflected in a long mirror.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I started to my feet, and as I did so, my figure was reflected in a long mirror.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I started to my feet, and as I did so, my figure was reflected in a long mirror.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not there!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I started to my feet, and as I did so, my figure was reflected in a long mirror.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading I started to my feet, and as I did so, my figure was reflected in a long mirror.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not there!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
PlacingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
pouchnounUS /paʊtʃ/
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading I started to my feet, and as I did so, my figure was reflected in a long mirror.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I started to my feet, and as I did so, my figure was reflected in a long mirror.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I started to my feet, and as I did so, my figure was reflected in a long mirror.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not there!
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not there!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
in or at the place that
From this reading And the box of bullion--where was that?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My first thoughts were of my charge, and I felt for my pouch, in which I had carried a bundle of bank-notes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Placing my hand upon my chin, I was startled to find that I had a beard, while on the previous night I had been clean shaven!
