used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Vane carefully studied the document.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Vane carefully studied the document.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
FORESEESverbUS /fɔːrˈsiːz/
third-person singular of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading VANE FORESEES TROUBLE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It's a report from the mine," he said.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
It's
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From this reading "It's a report from the mine," he said.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
immediately past
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It's a report from the mine," he said.
Nairn
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From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
and nothing more
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "It's a report from the mine," he said.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's a report from the mine," he said.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Vane carefully studied the document.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
a source of difficulty
From this reading VANE FORESEES TROUBLE.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It only brings us back to our last conversation on the subject," he remarked when his host glanced at him inquiringly.
VANEnounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading VANE FORESEES TROUBLE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
at the time that
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
writing-table
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From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Nairn was sitting at a writing-table when Vane entered his room, and after a few questions about his journey, he handed the younger man one of the papers that lay in front of him.
