used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "For reasons which I need not repeat," said he, deliberately, "I am not so surprised as you expect me to be.
AMBERnounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
Busham's
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From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading "For reasons which I need not repeat," said he, deliberately, "I am not so surprised as you expect me to be.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "For reasons which I need not repeat," said he, deliberately, "I am not so surprised as you expect me to be.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
Gordon
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From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For reasons which I need not repeat," said he, deliberately, "I am not so surprised as you expect me to be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
Janet
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From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "For reasons which I need not repeat," said he, deliberately, "I am not so surprised as you expect me to be.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WHAT MRS.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "For reasons which I need not repeat," said he, deliberately, "I am not so surprised as you expect me to be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "For reasons which I need not repeat," said he, deliberately, "I am not so surprised as you expect me to be.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading "For reasons which I need not repeat," said he, deliberately, "I am not so surprised as you expect me to be.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For reasons which I need not repeat," said he, deliberately, "I am not so surprised as you expect me to be.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He appeared to be less surprised than she expected, for the scene in Busham's office had prepared him to suspect Janet Gordon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore he was not astonished to find his suspicions confirmed, but he did not go quite so far in his accusation as Mrs. Amber.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT MRS.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "For reasons which I need not repeat," said he, deliberately, "I am not so surprised as you expect me to be.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AMBER KNEW Mrs. Amber made this communication in a whisper, and then drew back to see what effect it would have on Ellis.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "For reasons which I need not repeat," said he, deliberately, "I am not so surprised as you expect me to be.
