used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
artist'snounUS /ˈɑːrtəsts/
possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
disclosingverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
move gently or carefully
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
communicated in words
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
in a free manner
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
functionarynounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃəneri/
a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
HawnounUS /hɔː/
a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
lounged
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From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
McIntyre's
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From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
other's
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From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
with low volume
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
RafflesnounUS /ˈræfəlz/
British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
richly-clad
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From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
unlooked-foradjective
not anticipated
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Robert McIntyre's face must have expressed the utter astonishment which filled his mind at this most unlooked-for announcement.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a moment he thought that his companion must be joking, but the ease and assurance with which he lounged up the steps, and the deep respect with which a richly-clad functionary in the hall swung open the door to admit him, showed that he spoke in sober earnest.
won't
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From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You will forgive me, won't you, for not disclosing my identity?” he said, laying his hand with a friendly gesture upon the other's sleeve.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Raffles Haw glanced back, and seeing the look of absolute amazement upon the young artist's features, he chuckled quietly to himself.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Had you known me you would have spoken less freely, and I should not have had the opportunity of learning your true worth.
