used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The machine-like routine of police life had, for a moment, reacted to a more human aspect of itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
Calford
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From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Interested comment passed from lip to lip, and widely conflicting were the opinions expressed.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading Interested comment passed from lip to lip, and widely conflicting were the opinions expressed.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
communicated in words
From this reading Interested comment passed from lip to lip, and widely conflicting were the opinions expressed.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The machine-like routine of police life had, for a moment, reacted to a more human aspect of itself.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Interested comment passed from lip to lip, and widely conflicting were the opinions expressed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
GreenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The machine-like routine of police life had, for a moment, reacted to a more human aspect of itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Interested comment passed from lip to lip, and widely conflicting were the opinions expressed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The machine-like routine of police life had, for a moment, reacted to a more human aspect of itself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The machine-like routine of police life had, for a moment, reacted to a more human aspect of itself.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Interested comment passed from lip to lip, and widely conflicting were the opinions expressed.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
machine-like
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From this reading The machine-like routine of police life had, for a moment, reacted to a more human aspect of itself.
McFardell
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From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
a particular point in time
From this reading The machine-like routine of police life had, for a moment, reacted to a more human aspect of itself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The machine-like routine of police life had, for a moment, reacted to a more human aspect of itself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Interested comment passed from lip to lip, and widely conflicting were the opinions expressed.
Orderly-Room
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From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Interested comment passed from lip to lip, and widely conflicting were the opinions expressed.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
reactedverbUS /riˈæktɪd/
past form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading The machine-like routine of police life had, for a moment, reacted to a more human aspect of itself.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The machine-like routine of police life had, for a moment, reacted to a more human aspect of itself.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sentence The cold fabric of discipline at the Police Headquarters at Calford had been shocked into a flutter of excited interest and anticipation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The machine-like routine of police life had, for a moment, reacted to a more human aspect of itself.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
unanimitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈnɪməti/
everyone being of one mind
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, curiously enough, there was pretty general unanimity amongst the lower ranks of the Force in a feeling of quiet satisfaction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Interested comment passed from lip to lip, and widely conflicting were the opinions expressed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading Interested comment passed from lip to lip, and widely conflicting were the opinions expressed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Corporal Andrew McFardell had been placed under arrest, and, at “Orderly-Room” that morning, he would be tried and sentenced for permitting the escape of his prisoner while on escort duty from Greenwood to Calford.
