used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
move towards
From this reading He was waiting for the firm, springy step that should herald the approach of ex-Sergeant-Major Ward.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Wait till father comes in," she said.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
ex-Sergeant-Major
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From this reading He was waiting for the firm, springy step that should herald the approach of ex-Sergeant-Major Ward.
Farrer
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From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Wait till father comes in," she said.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He was waiting for the firm, springy step that should herald the approach of ex-Sergeant-Major Ward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was waiting for the firm, springy step that should herald the approach of ex-Sergeant-Major Ward.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was waiting for the firm, springy step that should herald the approach of ex-Sergeant-Major Ward.
heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading He was waiting for the firm, springy step that should herald the approach of ex-Sergeant-Major Ward.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Ward sighed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wait till father comes in," she said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was waiting for the firm, springy step that should herald the approach of ex-Sergeant-Major Ward.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Miss Ward sighed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
springyadjective
elastic; rebounds readily
From this reading He was waiting for the firm, springy step that should herald the approach of ex-Sergeant-Major Ward.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was waiting for the firm, springy step that should herald the approach of ex-Sergeant-Major Ward.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was waiting for the firm, springy step that should herald the approach of ex-Sergeant-Major Ward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Wait till father comes in," she said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait till father comes in," she said.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He was waiting for the firm, springy step that should herald the approach of ex-Sergeant-Major Ward.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Miss Ward sighed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was waiting for the firm, springy step that should herald the approach of ex-Sergeant-Major Ward.
accept gladly
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Farrer peered through the plants which formed a welcome screen to the window and listened with some uneasiness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I'm the happiest man in the world," said Mr. Farrer, in accents of dreamy tenderness.
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