used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
in the past
From this reading "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
terminate
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
conciergenounUS /ˌkɑːnsiˈerʒ/
a French caretaker of apartments or a hotel; lives on the premises and oversees people entering and leaving and handles mail and acts as janitor or porter
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
set up or found
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
Grenelle
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From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
invadingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
involving invasion or aggressive attack
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
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 "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
absolutely essential
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
on one occasion
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
in the near future
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
not in physical motion
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to his great astonishment and alarm, he found the door and shutters still closed, and was informed by the neighbors that the old man had not made his appearance that day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
at the time that
From this reading He soon reached the Rue de Grenelle, however, and was running up the first flight of stairs when the concierge called him from his door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Louis at once proceeded to his father's business place, anxious to get over the inevitable explanation which had become necessary between them.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This break in his regular habits seemed so unusual and inexplicable, that the young man felt a vague uneasiness invading him as he hurried toward home, and all sorts of wild conjectures flashed through his mind.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Monsieur Louis," he said, "your father went out a couple of hours ago and left a letter for you.
