used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A look of bewilderment spread itself over the young man’s face.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am Miss Crosstrees," said Sallie stepping forward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The officer looked round as if seeking someone.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading A look of bewilderment spread itself over the young man’s face.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can I speak to Miss Crosstrees?" he enquired, looking from one to the other.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
Crosstrees
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From this reading "Can I speak to Miss Crosstrees?" he enquired, looking from one to the other.
enquired
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From this reading "Can I speak to Miss Crosstrees?" he enquired, looking from one to the other.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A look of bewilderment spread itself over the young man’s face.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "I am Miss Crosstrees," said Sallie stepping forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Can I speak to Miss Crosstrees?" he enquired, looking from one to the other.
coins made of gold
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Can I speak to Miss Crosstrees?" he enquired, looking from one to the other.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Can I speak to Miss Crosstrees?" he enquired, looking from one to the other.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The officer looked round as if seeking someone.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A look of bewilderment spread itself over the young man’s face.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A look of bewilderment spread itself over the young man’s face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The officer looked round as if seeking someone.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Can I speak to Miss Crosstrees?" he enquired, looking from one to the other.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A look of bewilderment spread itself over the young man’s face.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Can I speak to Miss Crosstrees?" he enquired, looking from one to the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A look of bewilderment spread itself over the young man’s face.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer looked round as if seeking someone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Can I speak to Miss Crosstrees?" he enquired, looking from one to the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Can I speak to Miss Crosstrees?" he enquired, looking from one to the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A look of bewilderment spread itself over the young man’s face.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The officer looked round as if seeking someone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am Miss Crosstrees," said Sallie stepping forward.
Sallie
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From this reading "I am Miss Crosstrees," said Sallie stepping forward.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The officer looked round as if seeking someone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The officer looked round as if seeking someone.
express in speech
From this reading "Can I speak to Miss Crosstrees?" he enquired, looking from one to the other.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A look of bewilderment spread itself over the young man’s face.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading "I am Miss Crosstrees," said Sallie stepping forward.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The officer looked round as if seeking someone.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Can I speak to Miss Crosstrees?" he enquired, looking from one to the other.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Then, as if with sudden inspiration, he plunged his hand into his waistcoat pocket and withdrew a small gold pencil case and held it out to Sallie.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A look of bewilderment spread itself over the young man’s face.
