used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Is there any one here?" inquired Fred.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading The response of the Japanese was another boisterous laugh.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
lacking funds
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
don't
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From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
Fred
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From this reading "Is there any one here?" inquired Fred.
Fred's
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From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Is there any one here?" inquired Fred.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Is there any one here?" inquired Fred.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is there any one here?" inquired Fred.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The response of the Japanese was another boisterous laugh.
laughsnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Is there any one here?" inquired Fred.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
express in words
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He stared blankly at the boys and then broke into another of his loud laughs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Is there any one here?" inquired Fred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In response to Fred's knock the door was opened by the little Japanese servant.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why don't you tell us?" demanded John, irritated by the manner of the little man; but the sole response of the Japanese was a loud burst of laughter after each inquiry.
