used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
(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 All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And then the honest Midlander studied his watch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
DeputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
Duckingfield
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From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
a man of refinement
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m so glad.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And then the honest Midlander studied his watch.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading And then the honest Midlander studied his watch.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
I'm
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From this reading “I’m so glad.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
Midlander
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From this reading And then the honest Midlander studied his watch.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
on the contrary
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I’m so glad.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading And then the honest Midlander studied his watch.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the same, that gentleman stood looking at her rather oddly and then suddenly he sat down in a chair by her side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And then the honest Midlander studied his watch.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then the honest Midlander studied his watch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
create by training and teaching
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A look of simple terror came into the eyes of the Deputy, but she was seated too much in the shadow for Lord Duckingfield to be able to see it.
look attentively
From this reading And then the honest Midlander studied his watch.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your father should be here in about half an hour--if his train is punctual.”
