used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading "He asked if I were the hotel porter; meanwhile adjusting his eye-glass to his right eye.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And if he would not?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "He asked if I were the hotel porter; meanwhile adjusting his eye-glass to his right eye.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
cold-bloodedadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldˈblʌdəd/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading "Then the Countess would use her house-right.
Countess's
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From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
divisible by two
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
the organ of sight
From this reading "He asked if I were the hotel porter; meanwhile adjusting his eye-glass to his right eye.
eye-glass
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From this reading "He asked if I were the hotel porter; meanwhile adjusting his eye-glass to his right eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And if he would not?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Then the Countess would use her house-right.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He asked if I were the hotel porter; meanwhile adjusting his eye-glass to his right eye.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "He asked if I were the hotel porter; meanwhile adjusting his eye-glass to his right eye.
house-right
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From this reading "Then the Countess would use her house-right.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He asked if I were the hotel porter; meanwhile adjusting his eye-glass to his right eye.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And if he would not?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading "He asked if I were the hotel porter; meanwhile adjusting his eye-glass to his right eye.
a particular point in time
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And if he would not?
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "He asked if I were the hotel porter; meanwhile adjusting his eye-glass to his right eye.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "He asked if I were the hotel porter; meanwhile adjusting his eye-glass to his right eye.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
so-and-sonoun
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Then the Countess would use her house-right.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then the Countess would use her house-right.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He asked if I were the hotel porter; meanwhile adjusting his eye-glass to his right eye.
the act of using
From this reading "Then the Countess would use her house-right.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I replied that the Countess's reason for asking this service of me was not his concern--I lived in number so-and-so, and would be at his service next day for any satisfaction he required.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "He asked if I were the hotel porter; meanwhile adjusting his eye-glass to his right eye.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He regarded me with a certain cold-blooded insolence, which, even in that painful moment, struck me as amusing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "And if he would not?
