used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You obeyed my instructions?" he asked at length.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
Blaine
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From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
Blaine's
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From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
destroyed or killed
From this reading GONE!
gravenadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪvən/
cut into a desired shape
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading "You obeyed my instructions?" he asked at length.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "You obeyed my instructions?" he asked at length.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
metamorphosisnounUS /ˌmet.əˈmɔːr.fə.sɪs/
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
MorrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You obeyed my instructions?" he asked at length.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading "You obeyed my instructions?" he asked at length.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
moving very fast
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Guy Morrow, after a sleepless night, presented himself at Henry Blaine's office the next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If he guessed the reason for the metamorphosis, Blaine gave no sign, but listened without comment until Morrow had completed his report.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You obeyed my instructions?" he asked at length.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The great detective, observing his young subordinate with shrewd, kindly eyes, noted in one swift glance his changed demeanor: his pallor, and the new lines graven about the firm mouth, which added strength and maturity to his face.
