used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You asked for a private interview.
ah
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From this reading Let me see--ah, here it is!”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am an English lady.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I am an English lady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You asked for a private interview.
baldnessnounUS /ˈbɔːldnəs/
the condition of having no hair on the top of the head
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You asked for a private interview.
fresh-complexioned
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From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Let me see--ah, here it is!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
of great significance or value
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “You asked for a private interview.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “I am an English lady.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me see--ah, here it is!”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me see--ah, here it is!”
monoclenounUS /ˈmɑː.nə.kəl/
A single round eyeglass kept in position by the muscles around the eye, worn by gentleman aristocrats.
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “You asked for a private interview.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
express the need or desire for
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let me see--ah, here it is!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The English official--a broad-shouldered, fresh-complexioned man inclined to baldness--having studied her appearance through a monocle, let fall that weapon and, disturbing papers on his desk, produced the letter she had written to him, which looked somehow pitiful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You asked for a private interview.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is a little unusual, I believe, in this country; but I granted your request upon the understanding that you have important secrets to communicate, as stated in your letter.
