used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In the face of his failure he was at a loss how to act.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Miss Wedderburn, with what looked like deliberate intention, only repeated the story he already knew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the face of his failure he was at a loss how to act.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Miss Gilmar had confessed to a fear of Dean.
deem to be
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Miss Gilmar had confessed to a fear of Dean.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Miss Wedderburn, with what looked like deliberate intention, only repeated the story he already knew.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the face of his failure he was at a loss how to act.
an act that fails
From this reading In the face of his failure he was at a loss how to act.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Miss Gilmar had confessed to a fear of Dean.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
Gebb
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From this reading Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left it.
Gilmar
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From this reading Miss Gilmar had confessed to a fear of Dean.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left it.
how
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From this reading In the face of his failure he was at a loss how to act.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the face of his failure he was at a loss how to act.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Miss Wedderburn, with what looked like deliberate intention, only repeated the story he already knew.
interviewingverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left 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 Miss Wedderburn, with what looked like deliberate intention, only repeated the story he already knew.
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 Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Miss Wedderburn, with what looked like deliberate intention, only repeated the story he already knew.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Wedderburn, with what looked like deliberate intention, only repeated the story he already knew.
something that is lost
From this reading In the face of his failure he was at a loss how to act.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Wedderburn, with what looked like deliberate intention, only repeated the story he already knew.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left it.
Norminster
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From this reading Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left it.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the face of his failure he was at a loss how to act.
and nothing more
From this reading Miss Wedderburn, with what looked like deliberate intention, only repeated the story he already knew.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
recurring again and again
From this reading Miss Wedderburn, with what looked like deliberate intention, only repeated the story he already knew.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left it.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Miss Wedderburn, with what looked like deliberate intention, only repeated the story he already knew.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the face of his failure he was at a loss how to act.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
Wedderburn
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From this reading Miss Wedderburn, with what looked like deliberate intention, only repeated the story he already knew.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Miss Wedderburn, with what looked like deliberate intention, only repeated the story he already knew.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Gebb, much to his disgust, returned to Norminster as wise as he had left it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Beyond meeting a lunatic, and interviewing an obstinate young woman, he had spent his time and money to little purpose; and it was with a perplexed brain that he sat down to consider his future movements.
