used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He paused just inside the door, and with a curt nod, recognized her.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
ascribeverbUS /əˈskraɪb/
attribute or credit to
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
on or to one side
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
Babbington
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From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
of short duration or distance
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading He paused just inside the door, and with a curt nod, recognized her.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading DANGEROUS EYES.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He paused just inside the door, and with a curt nod, recognized her.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
opinion or judgment
From this reading DANGEROUS EYES.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He paused just inside the door, and with a curt nod, recognized her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He paused just inside the door, and with a curt nod, recognized her.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
and nothing more
From this reading He paused just inside the door, and with a curt nod, recognized her.
a woman of refinement
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
Madge
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From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading He paused just inside the door, and with a curt nod, recognized her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
on one occasion
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused just inside the door, and with a curt nod, recognized her.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He paused just inside the door, and with a curt nod, recognized her.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
at the time that
From this reading Nick Carter was astounded when he arrived at his own home to find that Madge Babbington was there awaiting him.
which person or people
From this reading It was Joseph who told him of the fact as he entered the house, and so, casting aside his hat he went at once to the reception room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He paused just inside the door, and with a curt nod, recognized her.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “To what reason am I to ascribe your presence in my house, madam?” he asked coldly, and he remained near the door to indicate that the interview must be brief.
