used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That's just like a woman!" he grumbled, as he returned to the Morris chair.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That's just like a woman!" he grumbled, as he returned to the Morris chair.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
BurroughsnounUS /ˈbʌroʊz/
United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I didn't open it!"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "That's just like a woman!" he grumbled, as he returned to the Morris chair.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
didn't
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From this reading "But I didn't open it!"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
Eva
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From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "Fly to open a door!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "That's just like a woman!" he grumbled, as he returned to the Morris chair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I didn't open it!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But I didn't open it!"
and nothing more
From this reading "That's just like a woman!" he grumbled, as he returned to the Morris chair.
Latimer
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From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "That's just like a woman!" he grumbled, as he returned to the Morris chair.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading "That's just like a woman!" he grumbled, as he returned to the Morris chair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "Fly to open a door!"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
portieres
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From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "That's just like a woman!" he grumbled, as he returned to the Morris chair.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
That's
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From this reading "That's just like a woman!" he grumbled, as he returned to the Morris chair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's just like a woman!" he grumbled, as he returned to the Morris chair.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
WheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
William
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From this reading The Honorable William Moore came from between the portieres over the door which he had used for entrance from Burroughs' apartments into the Latimer suite.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Wheels within Wheels On the other side of the closed door stood Eva Latimer, lips parted, hands clasped on her breast in terror.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "That's just like a woman!" he grumbled, as he returned to the Morris chair.
