Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "An extraordinary rigmarole altogether!"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "An extraordinary rigmarole altogether!"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

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From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

one or the other of two

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

at any time

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

set up or found

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading That goes without saying.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

moving to the inside of something

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

immediately past

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

a form of address for a man

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

not any; not one

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

a set of confused and meaningless statements

From this reading "An extraordinary rigmarole altogether!"

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading That goes without saying.

term of address for a man

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

in or at that place or location

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

a just detectable amount

From this reading As he came to the last "And no trace of either body has ever been found," Cleek suddenly switched round in his chair and exclaimed:

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

during the time that

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meeting Merriton's astonished eyes with his own keen ones, he went on: "The flames, of course, are a plant of some sort.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading That goes without saying.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading --AND THE LADY And this was the extraordinary chain of events which brought young Merriton into Mr. Narkom's office that day while Cleek was sitting there, and on being introduced as "Mr. Headland" heard the story from Sir Nigel's lips.