used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
(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 STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Then--but go on, Mr. Blenkinsop; I'm beginning to see things."
Blenkinsop
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From this reading Then--but go on, Mr. Blenkinsop; I'm beginning to see things."
Blenkinsop's
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From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then--but go on, Mr. Blenkinsop; I'm beginning to see things."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
eh
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From this reading "A twin sister, eh?
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, that's it, is it?" he exclaimed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then--but go on, Mr. Blenkinsop; I'm beginning to see things."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
Hetherwick
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From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
I'm
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From this reading Then--but go on, Mr. Blenkinsop; I'm beginning to see things."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, that's it, is it?" he exclaimed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, that's it, is it?" he exclaimed.
immediately past
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
lightning-like
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From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
Matherfield
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From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then--but go on, Mr. Blenkinsop; I'm beginning to see things."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, that's it, is it?" he exclaimed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
having a point
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then--but go on, Mr. Blenkinsop; I'm beginning to see things."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "A twin sister, eh?
not in physical motion
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
that's
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From this reading "Oh, that's it, is it?" he exclaimed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then--but go on, Mr. Blenkinsop; I'm beginning to see things."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then--but go on, Mr. Blenkinsop; I'm beginning to see things."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading "A twin sister, eh?
not expected or anticipated
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
widenedverbUS /ˈwaɪdənd/
past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading His mouth opened; his eyes widened; he turned on Hetherwick as if, having been lost for a while in a baffling maze, he had suddenly seen a way pointed out to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STILL MORE Blenkinsop's sudden announcement, not altogether unexpected by Hetherwick as a result of the last few minutes' proceedings, seemed to strike Matherfield with all the force of a lightning-like illumination.
