used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is a long way from Wrychester, sir, for Wrychester folk to meet in.”
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
Bryce
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From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear me!” he exclaimed, nodding his thanks.
Dr
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From this reading “I'd no idea that I should meet you in these far-off parts, Dr. Bryce!
easy-chair
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From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Dear me!” he exclaimed, nodding his thanks.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading “I'd no idea that I should meet you in these far-off parts, Dr. Bryce!
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading This is a long way from Wrychester, sir, for Wrychester folk to meet in.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is a long way from Wrychester, sir, for Wrychester folk to meet in.”
set up or found
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This is a long way from Wrychester, sir, for Wrychester folk to meet in.”
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
Harker
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From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
Harker's
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From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Dear me!” he exclaimed, nodding his thanks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I'd no idea that I should meet you in these far-off parts, Dr. Bryce!
I'd
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From this reading “I'd no idea that I should meet you in these far-off parts, Dr. Bryce!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I'd no idea that I should meet you in these far-off parts, Dr. Bryce!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a long way from Wrychester, sir, for Wrychester folk to meet in.”
and nothing more
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
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 This is a long way from Wrychester, sir, for Wrychester folk to meet in.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Dear me!” he exclaimed, nodding his thanks.
come together
From this reading “I'd no idea that I should meet you in these far-off parts, Dr. Bryce!
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
not any; not one
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading “Dear me!” he exclaimed, nodding his thanks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
the local environment
From this reading “I'd no idea that I should meet you in these far-off parts, Dr. Bryce!
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I'd no idea that I should meet you in these far-off parts, Dr. Bryce!
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
term of address for a man
From this reading This is a long way from Wrychester, sir, for Wrychester folk to meet in.”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “Dear me!” he exclaimed, nodding his thanks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I'd no idea that I should meet you in these far-off parts, Dr. Bryce!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I'd no idea that I should meet you in these far-off parts, Dr. Bryce!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a long way from Wrychester, sir, for Wrychester folk to meet in.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This is a long way from Wrychester, sir, for Wrychester folk to meet in.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Old Harker's shrewd eyes, travelling round the room as if to inspect the company in which he found himself, fell almost immediately on Bryce--but not before Bryce had had time to assume an air and look of innocent and genuine surprise.
Wrychester
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From this reading This is a long way from Wrychester, sir, for Wrychester folk to meet in.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I'd no idea that I should meet you in these far-off parts, Dr. Bryce!
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Harker affected no surprise at all--he looked the astonishment he felt as the younger man rose and motioned him to the comfortable easy-chair which he himself had just previously taken.
