used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
react verbally
From this reading He had expected that answer from Hull.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The effect was slight, but it startled Kirby.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He happened to glance at Olson, perhaps to see the effect of it upon him.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected that answer from Hull.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had expected that answer from Hull.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He happened to glance at Olson, perhaps to see the effect of it upon him.
GRILLnounUS /ɡrɪl/
a restaurant where food is cooked on a grill
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He happened to glance at Olson, perhaps to see the effect of it upon him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He happened to glance at Olson, perhaps to see the effect of it upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He happened to glance at Olson, perhaps to see the effect of it upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading He had expected that answer from Hull.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He happened to glance at Olson, perhaps to see the effect of it upon him.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
and nothing more
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
Kirby
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From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
Olson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He happened to glance at Olson, perhaps to see the effect of it upon him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
by chance
From this reading He happened to glance at Olson, perhaps to see the effect of it upon him.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He happened to glance at Olson, perhaps to see the effect of it upon him.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The effect was slight, but it startled Kirby.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The effect was slight, but it startled Kirby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He happened to glance at Olson, perhaps to see the effect of it upon him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading ON THE GRILL In spite of the fact that his mind had at times moved toward his cousin James as the murderer, Kirby experienced a shock at this accusation.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He happened to glance at Olson, perhaps to see the effect of it upon him.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The effect was slight, but it startled Kirby.
the words that are spoken
From this reading For just an instant the Dry Valley farmer's eyes told the truth--shouted it as plainly as words could have done.
