used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "And I'll see Bridge about it," he was saying, "the bullet's still at the police office.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If it fits this----" he clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "What?" cried Bess finding her tongue, and asking the question with a shiver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Is that the pistol with which----" here her voice died away in her throat.
Bess
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From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "And I'll see Bridge about it," he was saying, "the bullet's still at the police office.
bullet's
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From this reading "And I'll see Bridge about it," he was saying, "the bullet's still at the police office.
clickedverbUS /klɪkt/
past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading If it fits this----" he clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What?" cried Bess finding her tongue, and asking the question with a shiver.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Is that the pistol with which----" here her voice died away in her throat.
Endicotte
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From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "What?" cried Bess finding her tongue, and asking the question with a shiver.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading If it fits this----" he clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What?" cried Bess finding her tongue, and asking the question with a shiver.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Is that the pistol with which----" here her voice died away in her throat.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
I'll
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From this reading "And I'll see Bridge about it," he was saying, "the bullet's still at the police office.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it fits this----" he clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that the pistol with which----" here her voice died away in her throat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And I'll see Bridge about it," he was saying, "the bullet's still at the police office.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading If it fits this----" he clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If it fits this----" he clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "And I'll see Bridge about it," he was saying, "the bullet's still at the police office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading "Is that the pistol with which----" here her voice died away in her throat.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "And I'll see Bridge about it," he was saying, "the bullet's still at the police office.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What?" cried Bess finding her tongue, and asking the question with a shiver.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading If it fits this----" he clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "And I'll see Bridge about it," he was saying, "the bullet's still at the police office.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "And I'll see Bridge about it," he was saying, "the bullet's still at the police office.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading "What?" cried Bess finding her tongue, and asking the question with a shiver.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
not in physical motion
From this reading "And I'll see Bridge about it," he was saying, "the bullet's still at the police office.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is that the pistol with which----" here her voice died away in her throat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If it fits this----" he clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading "Is that the pistol with which----" here her voice died away in her throat.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading If it fits this----" he clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Is that the pistol with which----" here her voice died away in her throat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And I'll see Bridge about it," he was saying, "the bullet's still at the police office.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What?" cried Bess finding her tongue, and asking the question with a shiver.
in or at the place that
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Is that the pistol with which----" here her voice died away in her throat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bess Endicotte stared at Herrick where he stood with a black look on his face, and the clumsy weapon in his hand.
