used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She moved about restlessly until she heard Kathleen leave the den and close the door softly behind her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She moved about restlessly until she heard Kathleen leave the den and close the door softly behind her.
buffernounUS /ˈbʌfər/
(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She moved about restlessly until she heard Kathleen leave the den and close the door softly behind her.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading She moved about restlessly until she heard Kathleen leave the den and close the door softly behind her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
FABIAN'S
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From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
a young female
From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
Kathleen
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From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
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 She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
go away from a place
From this reading She moved about restlessly until she heard Kathleen leave the den and close the door softly behind her.
the act of departing
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
a room where books are kept
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
come together
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She moved about restlessly until she heard Kathleen leave the den and close the door softly behind her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
and nothing more
From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading She moved about restlessly until she heard Kathleen leave the den and close the door softly behind her.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
with low volume
From this reading She moved about restlessly until she heard Kathleen leave the den and close the door softly behind her.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had heard the closing of the library door, and the expression of her son's excited face, as he strode by her, was such that she let him go in silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She moved about restlessly until she heard Kathleen leave the den and close the door softly behind her.
the act of using
From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FABIAN'S SCHEME Mrs. Fabian chanced to meet Edgar as he was leaving the house immediately after this interview.
at the time that
From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She knew Kathleen was with her father, and she was only too willing to use the girl as a buffer when Edgar was the subject of conversation.
