used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Caroline was not in a cross-questioning mood.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I had anticipated this, and had ready an elaborate account of the lady’s bad knee.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had anticipated this, and had ready an elaborate account of the lady’s bad knee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had anticipated this, and had ready an elaborate account of the lady’s bad knee.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading I had anticipated this, and had ready an elaborate account of the lady’s bad knee.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading I had anticipated this, and had ready an elaborate account of the lady’s bad knee.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Caroline was not in a cross-questioning mood.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
cross-questioning
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From this reading But Caroline was not in a cross-questioning mood.
didn't
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From this reading Her point of view was that she knew what Miss Russell had really come for and that _I_ didn’t.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading I had anticipated this, and had ready an elaborate account of the lady’s bad knee.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her point of view was that she knew what Miss Russell had really come for and that _I_ didn’t.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her point of view was that she knew what Miss Russell had really come for and that _I_ didn’t.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had anticipated this, and had ready an elaborate account of the lady’s bad knee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading “Pumping you, James,” said Caroline.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading I had anticipated this, and had ready an elaborate account of the lady’s bad knee.
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 Her point of view was that she knew what Miss Russell had really come for and that _I_ didn’t.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I had anticipated this, and had ready an elaborate account of the lady’s bad knee.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading But Caroline was not in a cross-questioning mood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
PARAGRAPHnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Her point of view was that she knew what Miss Russell had really come for and that _I_ didn’t.
PumpingverbUS /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “pump” — operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading “Pumping you, James,” said Caroline.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I had anticipated this, and had ready an elaborate account of the lady’s bad knee.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Her point of view was that she knew what Miss Russell had really come for and that _I_ didn’t.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Pumping you, James,” said Caroline.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her point of view was that she knew what Miss Russell had really come for and that _I_ didn’t.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her point of view was that she knew what Miss Russell had really come for and that _I_ didn’t.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had anticipated this, and had ready an elaborate account of the lady’s bad knee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PARAGRAPH IN THE PAPER Caroline, of course, had not failed to see Miss Russell come to the surgery door.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Her point of view was that she knew what Miss Russell had really come for and that _I_ didn’t.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Caroline was not in a cross-questioning mood.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her point of view was that she knew what Miss Russell had really come for and that _I_ didn’t.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Pumping you, James,” said Caroline.
