used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
Clara
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From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Hello, Roger!" exclaimed Adrian.
the act of departing
From this reading "I was just going out to hunt you up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Roger!" exclaimed Adrian.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
a social unit living together
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading "I was just going out to hunt you up.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was just going out to hunt you up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
and nothing more
From this reading "I was just going out to hunt you up.
Kimball
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From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
mortgagenounUS /ˈmɔːrɡədʒ/
a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
not any; not one
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I was just going out to hunt you up.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
Roger
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From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
sitting-room
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From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
express in speech
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I was just going out to hunt you up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I was just going out to hunt you up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was just going out to hunt you up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Where were you?"
in or at the place that
From this reading Where were you?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
which person or people
From this reading Adrian and Clara, who had been in the sitting-room, discussing the situation, and rejoicing over the sale of the land, by means of which the mortgage could be paid, came hurrying into the kitchen as they heard their cousin speak.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A QUESTION OF LAW The sudden entrance of Roger, his words and manner, and his earnestness, created no small excitement in the Kimball household.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I was just going out to hunt you up.
