used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
Allerdyke
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From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
Allerdyke's
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From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
brusquelyadverbUS /ˈbrʌskli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading "Friend of my late cousin," said Allerdyke brusquely.
cockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You've come to tell something, of course?"
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading You've come to tell something, of course?"
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Friend of my late cousin," said Allerdyke brusquely.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
DONNA'SnounUS /ˈdɑːnəz/
possessive form of “donna” — an Italian woman of rank
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Friend of my late cousin," said Allerdyke brusquely.
Fullaway
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From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
and nothing more
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Friend of my late cousin," said Allerdyke brusquely.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Friend of my late cousin," said Allerdyke brusquely.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
Orwin
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From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
PRIMAnounUS /ˈpriːmə/
used primarily as eating apples
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Friend of my late cousin," said Allerdyke brusquely.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
express in words
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
someone who visits
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
which person or people
From this reading Dr. Orwin glanced inquiringly at the American as he took the seat which Allerdyke drew forward, and the cock of his eyes indicated a strong desire to know who the stranger was.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE PRIMA DONNA'S PORTRAIT Marshall Allerdyke's sharp eyes were quick to see that his new visitor had something of importance to communicate and wished to give his news in private.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Franklin Fullaway, of London--just as anxious as I am to hear what you have to tell us, doctor.
You've
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From this reading You've come to tell something, of course?"
