used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Farrington and Dr. Fall were closeted together in the latter's office.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are sure of this?" he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You are sure of this?" he asked.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His trunks went away from Charing Cross last night for Paris.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading "Quite sure," said Dr. Fall briefly; "he is making every preparation to leave London.
Charing
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From this reading His trunks went away from Charing Cross last night for Paris.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading Farrington and Dr. Fall were closeted together in the latter's office.
travel across or pass over
From this reading His trunks went away from Charing Cross last night for Paris.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
Dr
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From this reading Farrington and Dr. Fall were closeted together in the latter's office.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Quite sure," said Dr. Fall briefly; "he is making every preparation to leave London.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Farrington and Dr. Fall were closeted together in the latter's office.
Farrington
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From this reading Farrington and Dr. Fall were closeted together in the latter's office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His trunks went away from Charing Cross last night for Paris.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
gloweredverbUS /ˈɡlaʊərd/
past form of “glower” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are sure of this?" he asked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His trunks went away from Charing Cross last night for Paris.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Farrington and Dr. Fall were closeted together in the latter's office.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Quite sure," said Dr. Fall briefly; "he is making every preparation to leave London.
immediately past
From this reading His trunks went away from Charing Cross last night for Paris.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Farrington and Dr. Fall were closeted together in the latter's office.
go away from a place
From this reading "Quite sure," said Dr. Fall briefly; "he is making every preparation to leave London.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "Quite sure," said Dr. Fall briefly; "he is making every preparation to leave London.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Quite sure," said Dr. Fall briefly; "he is making every preparation to leave London.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His trunks went away from Charing Cross last night for Paris.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Farrington and Dr. Fall were closeted together in the latter's office.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading His trunks went away from Charing Cross last night for Paris.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading "Quite sure," said Dr. Fall briefly; "he is making every preparation to leave London.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Quite sure," said Dr. Fall briefly; "he is making every preparation to leave London.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Quite sure," said Dr. Fall briefly; "he is making every preparation to leave London.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You are sure of this?" he asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Farrington and Dr. Fall were closeted together in the latter's office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You are sure of this?" he asked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Quite sure," said Dr. Fall briefly; "he is making every preparation to leave London.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Farrington and Dr. Fall were closeted together in the latter's office.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading His trunks went away from Charing Cross last night for Paris.
under normal conditions
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His trunks went away from Charing Cross last night for Paris.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Farrington and Dr. Fall were closeted together in the latter's office.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Something had happened, which was responsible for the gloom on the face of the usually imperturbable doctor, and for the red rage which glowered in the older man's eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are sure of this?" he asked.
