used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Beaufort drove home on that eventful afternoon by himself.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Something of the same indignant amusement which had been his first apparent sensation on hearing the sheriff's decision was still in his manner now.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It is an opportunity for you to see a little more of the country," he said, with a smile.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Something of the same indignant amusement which had been his first apparent sensation on hearing the sheriff's decision was still in his manner now.
Beaufort
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From this reading Beaufort drove home on that eventful afternoon by himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Something of the same indignant amusement which had been his first apparent sensation on hearing the sheriff's decision was still in his manner now.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
cause to be bored
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
bravadonounUS /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
a swaggering show of courage
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Beaufort drove home on that eventful afternoon by himself.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "It is an opportunity for you to see a little more of the country," he said, with a smile.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Something of the same indignant amusement which had been his first apparent sensation on hearing the sheriff's decision was still in his manner now.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Beaufort drove home on that eventful afternoon by himself.
Dunearn
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From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Beaufort drove home on that eventful afternoon by himself.
apart from; not including
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Something of the same indignant amusement which had been his first apparent sensation on hearing the sheriff's decision was still in his manner now.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is an opportunity for you to see a little more of the country," he said, with a smile.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
(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 Something of the same indignant amusement which had been his first apparent sensation on hearing the sheriff's decision was still in his manner now.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Beaufort drove home on that eventful afternoon by himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Beaufort drove home on that eventful afternoon by himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Something of the same indignant amusement which had been his first apparent sensation on hearing the sheriff's decision was still in his manner now.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is an opportunity for you to see a little more of the country," he said, with a smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is an opportunity for you to see a little more of the country," he said, with a smile.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Something of the same indignant amusement which had been his first apparent sensation on hearing the sheriff's decision was still in his manner now.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It is an opportunity for you to see a little more of the country," he said, with a smile.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Something of the same indignant amusement which had been his first apparent sensation on hearing the sheriff's decision was still in his manner now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beaufort drove home on that eventful afternoon by himself.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "It is an opportunity for you to see a little more of the country," he said, with a smile.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
by chance
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
predominantadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɑːmənənt/
most frequent or common
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Something of the same indignant amusement which had been his first apparent sensation on hearing the sheriff's decision was still in his manner now.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It is an opportunity for you to see a little more of the country," he said, with a smile.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Something of the same indignant amusement which had been his first apparent sensation on hearing the sheriff's decision was still in his manner now.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Something of the same indignant amusement which had been his first apparent sensation on hearing the sheriff's decision was still in his manner now.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "It is an opportunity for you to see a little more of the country," he said, with a smile.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beaufort drove home on that eventful afternoon by himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had left his friend in the county jail, in a state in which surprise was still perhaps the predominant feeling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John had said little on the way, except to point out, with something which perhaps bore the character of bravado, the new features of the landscape beyond Dunearn.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is an opportunity for you to see a little more of the country," he said, with a smile.
