used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading Her bedroom door was just ajar, and hearing a strange voice proceeding from the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Her bedroom door was just ajar, and hearing a strange voice proceeding from the room.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
cheekbonenounUS /ˈtʃiːkboʊn/
the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Her bedroom door was just ajar, and hearing a strange voice proceeding from the room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIENDS IN MISFORTUNE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her bedroom door was just ajar, and hearing a strange voice proceeding from the room.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Her bedroom door was just ajar, and hearing a strange voice proceeding from the room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her bedroom door was just ajar, and hearing a strange voice proceeding from the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading However, he was no sooner inside the house than he ran straight up-stairs to his mother.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he was no sooner inside the house than he ran straight up-stairs to his mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDS IN MISFORTUNE.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading However, he was no sooner inside the house than he ran straight up-stairs to his mother.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
and nothing more
From this reading Her bedroom door was just ajar, and hearing a strange voice proceeding from the room.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading FRIENDS IN MISFORTUNE.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
not any; not one
From this reading However, he was no sooner inside the house than he ran straight up-stairs to his mother.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
OminousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Her bedroom door was just ajar, and hearing a strange voice proceeding from the room.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading However, he was no sooner inside the house than he ran straight up-stairs to his mother.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Her bedroom door was just ajar, and hearing a strange voice proceeding from the room.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading However, he was no sooner inside the house than he ran straight up-stairs to his mother.
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 Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
successive (without a break)
From this reading However, he was no sooner inside the house than he ran straight up-stairs to his mother.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Her bedroom door was just ajar, and hearing a strange voice proceeding from the room.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
suspicious-looking
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From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
up-stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, he was no sooner inside the house than he ran straight up-stairs to his mother.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
precisely as stated
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
someone who visits
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Her bedroom door was just ajar, and hearing a strange voice proceeding from the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Ominous words--A visitor--Harry breaks down--A confused story--What is to be done?--In good keeping.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Harry reached the farm about six o'clock--later than his usual time, and he knew his mother would be sure to inquire the reason; and, besides, his hair was very rough, and there was a suspicious-looking red mark on his left cheekbone.
