used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Presently Scaife said, "I suppose you are one of the Claydon lot."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
Boscobel
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From this reading My uncle is Verney of Verney Boscobel."
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
Claydon
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From this reading Presently Scaife said, "I suppose you are one of the Claydon lot."
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "No; my home is in the New Forest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "No; my home is in the New Forest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Presently Scaife said, "I suppose you are one of the Claydon lot."
of great significance or value
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No; my home is in the New Forest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No; my home is in the New Forest.
it's
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From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Presently Scaife said, "I suppose you are one of the Claydon lot."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "No; my home is in the New Forest.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "No; my home is in the New Forest.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
not any; not one
From this reading "No; my home is in the New Forest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently Scaife said, "I suppose you are one of the Claydon lot."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Presently Scaife said, "I suppose you are one of the Claydon lot."
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
in the near future
From this reading Presently Scaife said, "I suppose you are one of the Claydon lot."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Presently Scaife said, "I suppose you are one of the Claydon lot."
Scaife
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From this reading Presently Scaife said, "I suppose you are one of the Claydon lot."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading "Oh! his name is on the panels at the head of the staircase; and it's carved on a bed in the next room."
express a supposition
From this reading Presently Scaife said, "I suppose you are one of the Claydon lot."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Presently Scaife said, "I suppose you are one of the Claydon lot."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading My uncle is Verney of Verney Boscobel."
Verney
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From this reading My uncle is Verney of Verney Boscobel."
precisely as stated
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading As he wanted to ask a question, a very important question, this enforced silence became exasperating.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Presently Scaife said, "I suppose you are one of the Claydon lot."
