used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
Barry
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From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading ‘Mr. Barry,’ begins he quickly.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
Crosby'snounUS /ˈkrɔːzbiz/
possessive form of “crosby” — United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
paler
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From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
with speed
From this reading ‘Mr. Barry,’ begins he quickly.
Rector's
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From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
Susan
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From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
carry out
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
in or at that place or location
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
to-day
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From this reading ‘My heart is full of joy to-day, The air hath music in it.’
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His pale, refined face seems paler than usual, and there is a look of dejection in his sunken eyes that goes to Crosby’s heart.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
a message informing of danger
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He has entered the room without a word of warning—a very reluctant Susan at his back—and has therefore caught that look on the Rector’s face before he has had time to take it off.
writing-table
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From this reading Mr. Barry is sitting at his shabby writing-table in his very shabby study.
