used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading And now he sank on a rush-bottomed chair, all out of breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But what does this mean?” went on Mr. Mason, in a faint voice.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading And now he sank on a rush-bottomed chair, all out of breath.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But what does this mean?” went on Mr. Mason, in a faint voice.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “I have done nothing wrong.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading “But what does this mean?” went on Mr. Mason, in a faint voice.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have done nothing wrong.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
and nothing more
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading “But what does this mean?” went on Mr. Mason, in a faint voice.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “But what does this mean?” went on Mr. Mason, in a faint voice.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “But what does this mean?” went on Mr. Mason, in a faint voice.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “I have done nothing wrong.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “But what does this mean?” went on Mr. Mason, in a faint voice.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And now he sank on a rush-bottomed chair, all out of breath.
having a point
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
rush-bottomed
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From this reading And now he sank on a rush-bottomed chair, all out of breath.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading And now he sank on a rush-bottomed chair, all out of breath.
Sobber
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From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “But what does this mean?” went on Mr. Mason, in a faint voice.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “But what does this mean?” went on Mr. Mason, in a faint voice.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “But what does this mean?” went on Mr. Mason, in a faint voice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
which person or people
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “I want to talk to that woman, first of all,” cried Dick, and he pointed to Mrs. Sobber, who was just disappearing through a door in the rear of the hallway.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “I have done nothing wrong.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, what do you want?” asked the old man, as he eyed Dick, curiously.
