used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
aren't
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From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then Mr. Bathurst jerked him back from his ecstatic contemplation to stern reality.
Bathurst
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From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
BookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
taking care or paying attention
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Then Mr. Bathurst jerked him back from his ecstatic contemplation to stern reality.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Then Mr. Bathurst jerked him back from his ecstatic contemplation to stern reality.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
opinion or judgment
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading The Colonel frowned.
GadnounUS /ɡæd/
an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then Mr. Bathurst jerked him back from his ecstatic contemplation to stern reality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Mr. Bathurst jerked him back from his ecstatic contemplation to stern reality.
I'll
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From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Then Mr. Bathurst jerked him back from his ecstatic contemplation to stern reality.
Johnnies
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From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
a room where books are kept
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
and nothing more
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Then Mr. Bathurst jerked him back from his ecstatic contemplation to stern reality.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
express in words
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Then Mr. Bathurst jerked him back from his ecstatic contemplation to stern reality.
Stewart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stewart” — United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Mr. Bathurst jerked him back from his ecstatic contemplation to stern reality.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
the act of using
From this reading “By Gad!” it seemed to say—“I’ll show these police fellers and detective Johnnies that they aren’t the only people that can use their eyes or their memories!”
precisely as stated
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
at the time that
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Bathurst Takes a Book From the Bookcase The Colonel made this announcement with an air!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now Colonel,” he said, “think very carefully—when did you see this book lying on Mr. Stewart’s desk—when you entered the library after dinner—or when you left him at ten o’clock?”
