used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
dramnounUS /dræm/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Good evening, gentlemen.
communicated in words
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
Felton
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From this reading Good evening, Mr. Felton and Graves.”
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Good evening, gentlemen.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good evening, gentlemen.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Good evening, Mr. Felton and Graves.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
not in physical motion
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Good evening, Mr. Felton and Graves.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
except for; apart from
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
successivelyadverbUS /səkˈsesɪvli/
in proper order or sequence
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
untastedadjective
still full
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
wheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading He strode into the firelight, and, wheeling on the hearth, faced the company, his shadow filling half the room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter stood with the untasted dram half way to his gaping mouth, the other was as motionless, save as his face expressed successively astonishment, anger, and exultation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without waiting to be bidden, a man of massive mould entered the room.
