used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
Ann
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From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This is Mr. Frobisher, my solicitor in London," said Betty as she presented Jim.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
Betty
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From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
CommissarynounUS /ˈkɑːməseri/
a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
placed crosswise
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately there was no time to spare.
Frobishernoun
English explorer who led an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage to the orient; served under Drake and helped defeat the Spanish Armada (1535-1594)
From this reading "This is Mr. Frobisher, my solicitor in London," said Betty as she presented Jim.
Gaston
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From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
Jim
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From this reading "This is Mr. Frobisher, my solicitor in London," said Betty as she presented Jim.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
a room where books are kept
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "This is Mr. Frobisher, my solicitor in London," said Betty as she presented Jim.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This is Mr. Frobisher, my solicitor in London," said Betty as she presented Jim.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "This is Mr. Frobisher, my solicitor in London," said Betty as she presented Jim.
not any; not one
From this reading Fortunately there was no time to spare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "This is Mr. Frobisher, my solicitor in London," said Betty as she presented Jim.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is Mr. Frobisher, my solicitor in London," said Betty as she presented Jim.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is Mr. Frobisher, my solicitor in London," said Betty as she presented Jim.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading "This is Mr. Frobisher, my solicitor in London," said Betty as she presented Jim.
refrain from harming
From this reading Fortunately there was no time to spare.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
not in physical motion
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fortunately there was no time to spare.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is Mr. Frobisher, my solicitor in London," said Betty as she presented Jim.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fortunately there was no time to spare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortunately there was no time to spare.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately there was no time to spare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
at the time that
From this reading They were still indeed smoking their cigarettes over their coffee when Gaston informed them that the Commissary of Police with his secretary was waiting in the library.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is not on her account that I am troubled," he cried, and Ann looked at him with startled eyes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Betty crossed the court and joined them in the hall before Ann could ask a question; and throughout their luncheon he made conversation upon indifferent subjects with rapidity, if without entertainment.
