used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
Deane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The reading-room was empty except for these two men.
apart from; not including
From this reading The reading-room was empty except for these two men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reading-room was empty except for these two men.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
instigationnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
the verbal act of urging on
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
the force of workers available
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
easily agitated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
reading-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reading-room was empty except for these two men.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
Sarsby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
having a supporting base
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
not in physical motion
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The reading-room was empty except for these two men.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
propel through the air
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Sarsby, with a pile of torn and crumpled newspapers in front of him, was still standing, leaning over the long table in the centre of the room.
tortuousadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃəwəs/
highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The reading-room was empty except for these two men.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
someone who visits
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
at the time that
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
belonging to which person
From this reading He seemed to throw the whole weight of further action upon this stranger at whose instigation he had commenced the search.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Deane was sitting in the little bow window, looking down with apparent interest into the narrow, tortuous street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR Mr. Sarsby, like most men of his stamp, when brought in touch with larger things than his world knew of, was nervous and helpless.
