used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
Alison
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From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
Atkins
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From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
the act of burning something
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
embitteredverbUS /emˈbɪtərd/
past form of “embitter” — cause to be bitter or resentful
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
every person
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
moroselyadverb
in a morose manner
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Vengeance of Passion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The Vengeance of Passion.
having a point
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
quartered
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From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Vengeance of Passion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alison had met Atkins at the foot of the stairs leading to their apartments, but he had not mounted them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
VengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading The Vengeance of Passion.
someone who visits
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He directed his steps to the room of the French steward of the castle, which had been pointed out to him by one of the soldiers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The steward, an old man, with sharp, intelligent face, and dark, flashing eyes, sat at a table on which a lamp was burning, and examined his books.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He looked up morosely as the door opened, but the embittered resentment which his features wore and with which he met everyone belonging to the hated soldiers quartered in the house, softened somewhat as he recognized the visitor.
