used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Penfield said a Doctor Curtis was here, but it did not dawn on me that it was you.”
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
placed crosswise
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
Dave
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From this reading “Dave!
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
the first light of day
From this reading “Penfield said a Doctor Curtis was here, but it did not dawn on me that it was you.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Penfield said a Doctor Curtis was here, but it did not dawn on me that it was you.”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
ejaculationnounUS /iˌdʒækjuːˈleɪʃən/
an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading It’s you—really you,” he exclaimed.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It’s you—really you,” he exclaimed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Penfield said a Doctor Curtis was here, but it did not dawn on me that it was you.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Penfield said a Doctor Curtis was here, but it did not dawn on me that it was you.”
It's
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From this reading It’s you—really you,” he exclaimed.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
McLane
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From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Penfield said a Doctor Curtis was here, but it did not dawn on me that it was you.”
Meredith's
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From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Penfield said a Doctor Curtis was here, but it did not dawn on me that it was you.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Penfield said a Doctor Curtis was here, but it did not dawn on me that it was you.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
Penfield
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From this reading “Penfield said a Doctor Curtis was here, but it did not dawn on me that it was you.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It’s you—really you,” he exclaimed.
RUFFLESnounUS /ˈrʌfəlz/
plural of “ruffle” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Penfield said a Doctor Curtis was here, but it did not dawn on me that it was you.”
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Penfield said a Doctor Curtis was here, but it did not dawn on me that it was you.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Penfield said a Doctor Curtis was here, but it did not dawn on me that it was you.”
accept gladly
From this reading He looked closely at his old friend and his expression of eager welcome gave place to one of compassion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RUFFLES As David Curtis crossed the threshold of the door of John Meredith’s bedroom Doctor Leonard McLane sprang forward with a low ejaculation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It’s you—really you,” he exclaimed.
