used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MANNERS OF A MISTRESS.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I wonder if it is anything wrong about Jane Smith,” remarked Lucy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
any thing at all
From this reading “I wonder if it is anything wrong about Jane Smith,” remarked Lucy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading “Perhaps the tipsy young carpenter has turned up there at last,” said Tom.
centred
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From this reading The little excitement in the street centred round the Marvels’ house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The little excitement in the street centred round the Marvels’ house.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Perhaps the tipsy young carpenter has turned up there at last,” said Tom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The little excitement in the street centred round the Marvels’ house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder if it is anything wrong about Jane Smith,” remarked Lucy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I wonder if it is anything wrong about Jane Smith,” remarked Lucy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little excitement in the street centred round the Marvels’ house.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I wonder if it is anything wrong about Jane Smith,” remarked Lucy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I wonder if it is anything wrong about Jane Smith,” remarked Lucy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
Jane
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From this reading “I wonder if it is anything wrong about Jane Smith,” remarked Lucy.
and nothing more
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
immediately past
From this reading “Perhaps the tipsy young carpenter has turned up there at last,” said Tom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little excitement in the street centred round the Marvels’ house.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading “I wonder if it is anything wrong about Jane Smith,” remarked Lucy.
social deportment
From this reading THE MANNERS OF A MISTRESS.
MarvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading The little excitement in the street centred round the Marvels’ house.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading THE MANNERS OF A MISTRESS.
note-book
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From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MANNERS OF A MISTRESS.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps the tipsy young carpenter has turned up there at last,” said Tom.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I wonder if it is anything wrong about Jane Smith,” remarked Lucy.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The little excitement in the street centred round the Marvels’ house.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Perhaps the tipsy young carpenter has turned up there at last,” said Tom.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading “I wonder if it is anything wrong about Jane Smith,” remarked Lucy.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
having a supporting base
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The little excitement in the street centred round the Marvels’ house.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MANNERS OF A MISTRESS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Perhaps the tipsy young carpenter has turned up there at last,” said Tom.
tipsyadjectiveUS /ˈtɪpsi/
slightly intoxicated
From this reading “Perhaps the tipsy young carpenter has turned up there at last,” said Tom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
male cat
From this reading “Perhaps the tipsy young carpenter has turned up there at last,” said Tom.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “Perhaps the tipsy young carpenter has turned up there at last,” said Tom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Perhaps the tipsy young carpenter has turned up there at last,” said Tom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two policemen were standing at its door, and an inspector with his note-book was just inside talking to somebody out of sight.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder if it is anything wrong about Jane Smith,” remarked Lucy.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “I wonder if it is anything wrong about Jane Smith,” remarked Lucy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Perhaps the tipsy young carpenter has turned up there at last,” said Tom.
