used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is wrong?" he asked, as Claude threw himself into a chair, with a sigh of fatigue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "What is wrong?" he asked, as Claude threw himself into a chair, with a sigh of fatigue.
Claude
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From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
EarlsnounUS /ɜːrlz/
plural of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
to come or go into
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading "What is wrong?" he asked, as Claude threw himself into a chair, with a sigh of fatigue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "What is wrong?" he asked, as Claude threw himself into a chair, with a sigh of fatigue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
imperturbabilitynoun
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "What is wrong?" he asked, as Claude threw himself into a chair, with a sigh of fatigue.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is wrong?" he asked, as Claude threw himself into a chair, with a sigh of fatigue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRACK.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
cut with a saw
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "What is wrong?" he asked, as Claude threw himself into a chair, with a sigh of fatigue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
Tait
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From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRACK.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "What is wrong?" he asked, as Claude threw himself into a chair, with a sigh of fatigue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading ON THE TRACK.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading His usual imperturbability had given place to a self-satisfied air, as though he had succeeded in accomplishing a difficult undertaking.
communicated in words
From this reading He uttered a joyful exclamation when he saw Claude enter, but a look of apprehension passed over his face when he noted the altered appearance of his friend.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is wrong?" he asked, as Claude threw himself into a chair, with a sigh of fatigue.
at the time that
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IT was nearly six o'clock when Claude returned to Earls Street, and Tait, already dressed for the evening, was waiting his arrival with considerable impatience.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "What is wrong?" he asked, as Claude threw himself into a chair, with a sigh of fatigue.
