used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am Bernard Maddison," he said quietly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
from appearances alone
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
ARRESTEDverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "What is your business with me?"
an occurrence of something
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
culminationnounUS /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
a final climactic stage
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
fellow-passenger
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From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am Bernard Maddison," he said quietly.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am Bernard Maddison," he said quietly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
looseningnounUS /ˈluːsənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
Maddison
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From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What is your business with me?"
used to form the superlative
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
many times at short intervals
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
a human being
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
with low volume
From this reading "I am Bernard Maddison," he said quietly.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am Bernard Maddison," he said quietly.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
having a supporting base
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Gently loosening Helen's arms from around him, Bernard Maddison walked steadily toward the door, and confronted his visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARRESTED As is often the case, the person most concerned in the culmination of this scene was apparently the least agitated, and the first to recover his self-possession.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is your business with me?"
which person or people
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
wiry-looking
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From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One was his fellow-passenger from London, the other a tall, wiry-looking man, who was standing with his hat under his arm, and his hands in the pocket of a long traveling coat.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What is your business with me?"
