used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Hill gave a nervous titter, and tried to appear at his ease.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
in addition
From this reading Also he locked the door while Allen gaped.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Hill gave a nervous titter, and tried to appear at his ease.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Hill gave a nervous titter, and tried to appear at his ease.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the sight of his pale face and trembling limbs shewed that the man was possessed by terror.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the sight of his pale face and trembling limbs shewed that the man was possessed by terror.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Also he locked the door while Allen gaped.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Mr. Hill gave a nervous titter, and tried to appear at his ease.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But the sight of his pale face and trembling limbs shewed that the man was possessed by terror.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
gaped
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From this reading Also he locked the door while Allen gaped.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Hill gave a nervous titter, and tried to appear at his ease.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Mr. Hill gave a nervous titter, and tried to appear at his ease.
HILL'SnounUS /hɪlz/
possessive form of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading But the sight of his pale face and trembling limbs shewed that the man was possessed by terror.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Also he locked the door while Allen gaped.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the sight of his pale face and trembling limbs shewed that the man was possessed by terror.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
easily agitated
From this reading Mr. Hill gave a nervous titter, and tried to appear at his ease.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
and nothing more
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading But the sight of his pale face and trembling limbs shewed that the man was possessed by terror.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But the sight of his pale face and trembling limbs shewed that the man was possessed by terror.
shewed
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From this reading But the sight of his pale face and trembling limbs shewed that the man was possessed by terror.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
without speaking
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
be standing; be upright
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading But the sight of his pale face and trembling limbs shewed that the man was possessed by terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
thunderstruckadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərstrʌk/
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
titterverbUS /ˈtɪtər/
laugh nervously
From this reading Mr. Hill gave a nervous titter, and tried to appear at his ease.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Hill gave a nervous titter, and tried to appear at his ease.
a shaky motion
From this reading But the sight of his pale face and trembling limbs shewed that the man was possessed by terror.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mr. Hill gave a nervous titter, and tried to appear at his ease.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Also he locked the door while Allen gaped.
which person or people
From this reading HILL'S STORY Allen was so thunderstruck at the sight of his father, who had so unexpectedly appeared, that he could only stand silently staring.
