used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
matters of personal concern
From this reading This was a sign that he was feeling dissatisfied with the way in which affairs were conducted in the world.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bowden, who was asleep in an armchair--he had been staying in with a cold--woke with a start.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Bowden, who was asleep in an armchair--he had been staying in with a cold--woke with a start.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Bowden, who was asleep in an armchair--he had been staying in with a cold--woke with a start.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bowden, who was asleep in an armchair--he had been staying in with a cold--woke with a start.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
Bowden
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From this reading Bowden, who was asleep in an armchair--he had been staying in with a cold--woke with a start.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading He played centre three-quarter for the Second Fifteen.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Bowden, who was asleep in an armchair--he had been staying in with a cold--woke with a start.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading This was a sign that he was feeling dissatisfied with the way in which affairs were conducted in the world.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
Dacre's
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From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading This was a sign that he was feeling dissatisfied with the way in which affairs were conducted in the world.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This was a sign that he was feeling dissatisfied with the way in which affairs were conducted in the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading He played centre three-quarter for the Second Fifteen.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He played centre three-quarter for the Second Fifteen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bowden, who was asleep in an armchair--he had been staying in with a cold--woke with a start.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was a sign that he was feeling dissatisfied with the way in which affairs were conducted in the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was a sign that he was feeling dissatisfied with the way in which affairs were conducted in the world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
Payne
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From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
Payne's
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From this reading Bowden shared Payne's study.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He played centre three-quarter for the Second Fifteen.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He played centre three-quarter for the Second Fifteen.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Bowden shared Payne's study.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading This was a sign that he was feeling dissatisfied with the way in which affairs were conducted in the world.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Bowden, who was asleep in an armchair--he had been staying in with a cold--woke with a start.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Bowden, who was asleep in an armchair--he had been staying in with a cold--woke with a start.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was a sign that he was feeling dissatisfied with the way in which affairs were conducted in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
three-quarter
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From this reading He played centre three-quarter for the Second Fifteen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was a sign that he was feeling dissatisfied with the way in which affairs were conducted in the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was a sign that he was feeling dissatisfied with the way in which affairs were conducted in the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was a sign that he was feeling dissatisfied with the way in which affairs were conducted in the world.
which person or people
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the afternoon following this conversation Payne, who was a member of Dacre's House, came into his study and banged his books down on the table with much emphasis.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Bowden, who was asleep in an armchair--he had been staying in with a cold--woke with a start.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This was a sign that he was feeling dissatisfied with the way in which affairs were conducted in the world.
