to or in a foreign country
From this reading “He’s been ordered abroad immediately,” O’Rane answered.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “He’s been ordered abroad immediately,” O’Rane answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What’s happened to him now?,” I asked, as we went upstairs.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
for the reason that
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He’s been ordered abroad immediately,” O’Rane answered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading “California.
drawing-room
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From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
Eric
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From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “What’s happened to him now?,” I asked, as we went upstairs.
He's
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From this reading “He’s been ordered abroad immediately,” O’Rane answered.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “What’s happened to him now?,” I asked, as we went upstairs.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “He’s been ordered abroad immediately,” O’Rane answered.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
LungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading Lungs.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “What’s happened to him now?,” I asked, as we went upstairs.
O'Rane
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From this reading “He’s been ordered abroad immediately,” O’Rane answered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “He’s been ordered abroad immediately,” O’Rane answered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
on a floor above
From this reading “What’s happened to him now?,” I asked, as we went upstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was under the impression that she had gone to bed half an hour before; but I heard sounds in the drawing-room, almost as though she had expected news of Eric and was staying up because it was bad news.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “What’s happened to him now?,” I asked, as we went upstairs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “What’s happened to him now?,” I asked, as we went upstairs.
What's
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From this reading “What’s happened to him now?,” I asked, as we went upstairs.
