used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
Andor
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From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "In any case Elsa is not for you."
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "In any case Elsa is not for you."
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Andor entered the tap-room and walked straight up to the centre table, and he placed the key upon the small tray which Klara had pointed out to him.
condescendingadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋ/
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
Elsa
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From this reading "In any case Elsa is not for you."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Andor entered the tap-room and walked straight up to the centre table, and he placed the key upon the small tray which Klara had pointed out to him.
filtrated
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From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "In any case Elsa is not for you."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
heartbrokenadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtbroʊkən/
full of sorrow
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In any case Elsa is not for you."
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In any case Elsa is not for you."
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
Klara
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From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "In any case Elsa is not for you."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Andor entered the tap-room and walked straight up to the centre table, and he placed the key upon the small tray which Klara had pointed out to him.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Andor entered the tap-room and walked straight up to the centre table, and he placed the key upon the small tray which Klara had pointed out to him.
having a point
From this reading Andor entered the tap-room and walked straight up to the centre table, and he placed the key upon the small tray which Klara had pointed out to him.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Andor entered the tap-room and walked straight up to the centre table, and he placed the key upon the small tray which Klara had pointed out to him.
not in physical motion
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Andor entered the tap-room and walked straight up to the centre table, and he placed the key upon the small tray which Klara had pointed out to him.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Andor entered the tap-room and walked straight up to the centre table, and he placed the key upon the small tray which Klara had pointed out to him.
tap-room
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From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Andor entered the tap-room and walked straight up to the centre table, and he placed the key upon the small tray which Klara had pointed out to him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Andor entered the tap-room and walked straight up to the centre table, and he placed the key upon the small tray which Klara had pointed out to him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Andor entered the tap-room and walked straight up to the centre table, and he placed the key upon the small tray which Klara had pointed out to him.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Andor entered the tap-room and walked straight up to the centre table, and he placed the key upon the small tray which Klara had pointed out to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
wedge-shapedadjective
(of a leaf shape) narrowly triangular, wider at the apex and tapering toward the base
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Andor with a sigh of heartbroken disappointment now turned to go into the inn.
but in spite of that
From this reading The door of the tap-room was still wide open, a narrow wedge-shaped light filtrated through on to the beams and floor of the verandah, making the surrounding blackness seem yet more impenetrable.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "In any case Elsa is not for you."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had the key in his hand which my lord the young count had given him with a careless laugh and a condescending nod of acknowledgment for the service thus rendered to him and to Klara.
