the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
a movement into or inward
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
HarpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
HAZEN
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From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
a form of address for a man
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
Ransom'snounUS /ˈrænsəmz/
possessive form of “ransom” — money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
express in words
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
in the near future
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
unfathomableadjectiveUS /ənˈfæðəməbəl/
of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured
From this reading HAZEN "An unfathomable man," grumbled Mr. Harper, entering Mr. Ransom's room in marked disorder.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I expect--" here the lawyer's voice changed and his manner took on meaning--"that his report will be final."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
but in spite of that
From this reading "They say that he has not spoken yet; but the coroner is with him and we shall hear something from him soon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You mean--" "What his fainting face showed.
