used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "You mean, the shot was fired from another direction, and not by the man whose back is turned."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "You mean, the shot was fired from another direction, and not by the man whose back is turned."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You mean, the shot was fired from another direction, and not by the man whose back is turned."
a person who is in charge
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "You mean, the shot was fired from another direction, and not by the man whose back is turned."
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
start firing a weapon
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SCORE ONE FOR THE MYSTERY WIZARD Grover stood up.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You mean, the shot was fired from another direction, and not by the man whose back is turned."
Grover
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From this reading SCORE ONE FOR THE MYSTERY WIZARD Grover stood up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
inkwellnoun
a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
located inward
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You mean, the shot was fired from another direction, and not by the man whose back is turned."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean, the shot was fired from another direction, and not by the man whose back is turned."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading SCORE ONE FOR THE MYSTERY WIZARD Grover stood up.
not any; not one
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You mean, the shot was fired from another direction, and not by the man whose back is turned."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SCORE ONE FOR THE MYSTERY WIZARD Grover stood up.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading SCORE ONE FOR THE MYSTERY WIZARD Grover stood up.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading SCORE ONE FOR THE MYSTERY WIZARD Grover stood up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCORE ONE FOR THE MYSTERY WIZARD Grover stood up.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "In the first place, assuming that a shot had been fired, you see that there is no inkwell on the desk and that the picture of my sister has been knocked over or has fallen over."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SCORE ONE FOR THE MYSTERY WIZARD Grover stood up.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You mean, the shot was fired from another direction, and not by the man whose back is turned."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
belonging to which person
From this reading "You mean, the shot was fired from another direction, and not by the man whose back is turned."
in the company of; together with
From this reading His eyes were bright with some inner fire as he walked forward, turned and faced his attentive audience.
WIZARDnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading SCORE ONE FOR THE MYSTERY WIZARD Grover stood up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have overlooked a number of points shown in that picture," began the laboratory Chief.
