used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading ARTHUR TRIES TO HELP HIMSELF.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
don't
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From this reading I don’t wonder that you look frightened.
else
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From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
endeavorsnounUS /ɪnˈdevərz/
plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “That was a sad event, Arthur,” said he, with a long-drawn sigh—“a very sad event.
every person
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
set up or found
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
made afraid
From this reading I don’t wonder that you look frightened.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading ARTHUR TRIES TO HELP HIMSELF.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading ARTHUR TRIES TO HELP HIMSELF.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don’t wonder that you look frightened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
long-drawn
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From this reading “That was a sad event, Arthur,” said he, with a long-drawn sigh—“a very sad event.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading “That was a sad event, Arthur,” said he, with a long-drawn sigh—“a very sad event.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That was a sad event, Arthur,” said he, with a long-drawn sigh—“a very sad event.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
except for; apart from
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “That was a sad event, Arthur,” said he, with a long-drawn sigh—“a very sad event.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
a male human offspring
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That was a sad event, Arthur,” said he, with a long-drawn sigh—“a very sad event.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARTHUR TRIES TO HELP HIMSELF.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
TRIESnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading ARTHUR TRIES TO HELP HIMSELF.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
precisely as stated
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That was a sad event, Arthur,” said he, with a long-drawn sigh—“a very sad event.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I was frightened myself, and so was everybody else; but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we used our utmost endeavors to save him.”
at the time that
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arthur found his father alone in the office, pacing the floor, with his hands in his pockets, and a look of triumph and exultation on his face; but, when his son entered, he sank into the nearest chair, and tried to appear very sorrowful, indeed.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I don’t wonder that you look frightened.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I don’t wonder that you look frightened.
