used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was watching the Ellersdeane constable, who was running after Gabriel Chestermarke's rapidly retreating figure.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
react verbally
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The policeman touched his helmet, and came back to Polke.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The policeman touched his helmet, and came back to Polke.
CHEQUEnounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
Chestermarke
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From this reading "Mr. Chestermarke, sir, says the moorland is in three parishes," he reported pantingly.
Chestermarke's
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From this reading He was watching the Ellersdeane constable, who was running after Gabriel Chestermarke's rapidly retreating figure.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading He was watching the Ellersdeane constable, who was running after Gabriel Chestermarke's rapidly retreating figure.
cool-headed
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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Ellersdeane
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From this reading He was watching the Ellersdeane constable, who was running after Gabriel Chestermarke's rapidly retreating figure.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He was watching the Ellersdeane constable, who was running after Gabriel Chestermarke's rapidly retreating figure.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading He was watching the Ellersdeane constable, who was running after Gabriel Chestermarke's rapidly retreating figure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading The policeman touched his helmet, and came back to Polke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mr. Chestermarke, sir, says the moorland is in three parishes," he reported pantingly.
INCOMPLETEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Chestermarke, sir, says the moorland is in three parishes," he reported pantingly.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
hear with intention
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
moorlandnounUS /ˈmʊrlænd/
open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
From this reading "Mr. Chestermarke, sir, says the moorland is in three parishes," he reported pantingly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Chestermarke, sir, says the moorland is in three parishes," he reported pantingly.
Neale
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
pantingly
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From this reading "Mr. Chestermarke, sir, says the moorland is in three parishes," he reported pantingly.
parishesnounUS /ˈpærɪʃɪz/
plural of “parish” — a local church community
From this reading "Mr. Chestermarke, sir, says the moorland is in three parishes," he reported pantingly.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
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phlegmaticadjectiveUS /fleɡˈmætɪk/
showing little emotion
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading The policeman touched his helmet, and came back to Polke.
Polke
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From this reading The policeman touched his helmet, and came back to Polke.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
with speed
From this reading He was watching the Ellersdeane constable, who was running after Gabriel Chestermarke's rapidly retreating figure.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "Mr. Chestermarke, sir, says the moorland is in three parishes," he reported pantingly.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading He was watching the Ellersdeane constable, who was running after Gabriel Chestermarke's rapidly retreating figure.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He was watching the Ellersdeane constable, who was running after Gabriel Chestermarke's rapidly retreating figure.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Mr. Chestermarke, sir, says the moorland is in three parishes," he reported pantingly.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Chestermarke, sir, says the moorland is in three parishes," he reported pantingly.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Mr. Chestermarke, sir, says the moorland is in three parishes," he reported pantingly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
having come into contact
From this reading The policeman touched his helmet, and came back to Polke.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He saw Gabriel stop, listen to an evident question, and then lift his hand and point to various features of the Hollow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was watching the Ellersdeane constable, who was running after Gabriel Chestermarke's rapidly retreating figure.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He was watching the Ellersdeane constable, who was running after Gabriel Chestermarke's rapidly retreating figure.
which person or people
From this reading He was watching the Ellersdeane constable, who was running after Gabriel Chestermarke's rapidly retreating figure.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE INCOMPLETE CHEQUE Neale, startled and amazed by this sudden outburst on the part of a man whom up to that time he had taken to be unusually cool-headed and phlegmatic, did not immediately answer.
