used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
react verbally
From this reading Dr. Williams did not answer.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
Can't
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From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dr. Williams did not answer.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Williams did not answer.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
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 All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading He paid little heed to it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
impalpableadjective
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He paid little heed to it.
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 Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He paid little heed to it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He paid little heed to it.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
RepayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
screwedverbUS /skruːd/
past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading All the surroundings in this weird dwelling were so greatly at variance with his anticipations that he partly expected to find further surprises.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Some sense, whether of sight or hearing he knew not, warned him of movement near at hand, an impalpable effort, a physical tension as of a man laboring under extreme but repressed excitement.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Dr. Williams did not answer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "_Revenge is Mine; I Will Repay._" "Can't I have a light?" said Philip, with head screwed round to ascertain if the doctor were following him.
