used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
brusqueadjectiveUS /brʌsk/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
chattedverbUS /ˈtʃætəd/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
CORRIDORnounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading THE INCIDENT OF THE CORRIDOR.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
Girdlestone
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From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
only a very short time before
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
a single distinct event
From this reading THE INCIDENT OF THE CORRIDOR.
Kate
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From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
monosyllabicadjective
having or characterized by or consisting of one syllable
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
obtruded
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From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INCIDENT OF THE CORRIDOR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INCIDENT OF THE CORRIDOR.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading His sleep had been troubled and broken, for the conversation of the night before had obtruded unpleasantly on his dreams.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was evidently ill at ease, and turned away his eyes when she looked at him, though he glanced at her furtively from time to time.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
at the time that
From this reading Ezra Girdlestone hardly went through the formality of greeting Kate next morning when she came down to breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His father chatted with him upon City matters, but the young man's answers were brusque and monosyllabic.
