used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “First,” said Mr. Willing to Bristow, “I am going to ask you a question or two.
in addition
From this reading Young Bristow took the seat indicated, and the others also sat down.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “First,” said Mr. Willing to Bristow, “I am going to ask you a question or two.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shirley and Mabel glanced at Mr. Willing in surprise.
react verbally
From this reading If you refuse to answer, I shall, of course, draw my own conclusions.”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “First,” said Mr. Willing to Bristow, “I am going to ask you a question or two.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Shirley and Mabel glanced at Mr. Willing in surprise.
Bristow
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From this reading Young Bristow took the seat indicated, and the others also sat down.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading If you refuse to answer, I shall, of course, draw my own conclusions.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading If you refuse to answer, I shall, of course, draw my own conclusions.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Young Bristow took the seat indicated, and the others also sat down.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading If you refuse to answer, I shall, of course, draw my own conclusions.”
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “First,” said Mr. Willing to Bristow, “I am going to ask you a question or two.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Shirley and Mabel glanced at Mr. Willing in surprise.
the act of departing
From this reading “First,” said Mr. Willing to Bristow, “I am going to ask you a question or two.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “First,” said Mr. Willing to Bristow, “I am going to ask you a question or two.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you refuse to answer, I shall, of course, draw my own conclusions.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shirley and Mabel glanced at Mr. Willing in surprise.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Young Bristow took the seat indicated, and the others also sat down.
Mabel
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From this reading Shirley and Mabel glanced at Mr. Willing in surprise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man nodded.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Shirley and Mabel glanced at Mr. Willing in surprise.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If you refuse to answer, I shall, of course, draw my own conclusions.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The young man nodded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you refuse to answer, I shall, of course, draw my own conclusions.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “First,” said Mr. Willing to Bristow, “I am going to ask you a question or two.
others
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From this reading Young Bristow took the seat indicated, and the others also sat down.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If you refuse to answer, I shall, of course, draw my own conclusions.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “First,” said Mr. Willing to Bristow, “I am going to ask you a question or two.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading If you refuse to answer, I shall, of course, draw my own conclusions.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “First,” said Mr. Willing to Bristow, “I am going to ask you a question or two.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Young Bristow took the seat indicated, and the others also sat down.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Young Bristow took the seat indicated, and the others also sat down.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If you refuse to answer, I shall, of course, draw my own conclusions.”
Shirley
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From this reading Shirley and Mabel glanced at Mr. Willing in surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Shirley and Mabel glanced at Mr. Willing in surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Young Bristow took the seat indicated, and the others also sat down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “First,” said Mr. Willing to Bristow, “I am going to ask you a question or two.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Young Bristow took the seat indicated, and the others also sat down.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “First,” said Mr. Willing to Bristow, “I am going to ask you a question or two.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Shirley and Mabel glanced at Mr. Willing in surprise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “First,” said Mr. Willing to Bristow, “I am going to ask you a question or two.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Bristow took the seat indicated, and the others also sat down.
