used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "That's all, gentlemen," he said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
ashnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Taking a match from his pocket he calmly lighted a corner of the papers and dropped them burning into the metal bowl.
the act of burning something
From this reading Taking a match from his pocket he calmly lighted a corner of the papers and dropped them burning into the metal bowl.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Taking a match from his pocket he calmly lighted a corner of the papers and dropped them burning into the metal bowl.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Taking a match from his pocket he calmly lighted a corner of the papers and dropped them burning into the metal bowl.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Taking a match from his pocket he calmly lighted a corner of the papers and dropped them burning into the metal bowl.
DRUGSnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
any strong feeling
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Taking a match from his pocket he calmly lighted a corner of the papers and dropped them burning into the metal bowl.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "That's all, gentlemen," he said.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's all, gentlemen," he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
set down according to a plan
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
set afire or burning
From this reading Taking a match from his pocket he calmly lighted a corner of the papers and dropped them burning into the metal bowl.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Taking a match from his pocket he calmly lighted a corner of the papers and dropped them burning into the metal bowl.
the force of workers available
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
not any; not one
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Taking a match from his pocket he calmly lighted a corner of the papers and dropped them burning into the metal bowl.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's all, gentlemen," he said.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
sortedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrtɪd/
arranged according to size
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking a match from his pocket he calmly lighted a corner of the papers and dropped them burning into the metal bowl.
TESTINGnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
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From this reading "That's all, gentlemen," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading The Doctor sorted out the papers in silence, glanced over them for a moment, and then reached for a large metal ash tray that stood near him on the table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
a Caucasian
From this reading TESTING THE DRUGS The Doctor laid his papers on the table and looked up into the white faces of the three men facing him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading For a moment no one spoke, and on the face of each was plainly written the evidence of an emotion too deep for words.
