used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
(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 THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
counter-evidence
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From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
declarationsnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
defences
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From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
the act of departing
From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
for more time
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
engage in
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
not any; not one
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
Norby
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From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
and nothing more
From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
Wangen
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From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was tired of going about collecting counter-evidence and taking declarations; but now he was well armed, and was only impatient to begin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A slight smile came over the old man's face as he looked at a paper that he held carefully as if it were something precious.
which person or people
From this reading He no longer felt that it was he who accused Wangen, but on the contrary he thought it was he who had to make the defence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The grey light of a snowy day fell upon the table and his papers, and upon the old man as he stood with his spectacles far down upon his nose, and passed his defences in review.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE day before the inquiry, Norby was in his office all day, arranging his papers, making notes, and preparing his answers to the questions he would probably be asked the next day.
