used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although but a few minutes had elapsed, I was about dressed when he appeared at the door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although but a few minutes had elapsed, I was about dressed when he appeared at the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although but a few minutes had elapsed, I was about dressed when he appeared at the door.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is it true," I asked, "that Mr. White is dead?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
clothing in general
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Although but a few minutes had elapsed, I was about dressed when he appeared at the door.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Although but a few minutes had elapsed, I was about dressed when he appeared at the door.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Although but a few minutes had elapsed, I was about dressed when he appeared at the door.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Although but a few minutes had elapsed, I was about dressed when he appeared at the door.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although but a few minutes had elapsed, I was about dressed when he appeared at the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although but a few minutes had elapsed, I was about dressed when he appeared at the door.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it true," I asked, "that Mr. White is dead?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Although but a few minutes had elapsed, I was about dressed when he appeared at the door.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
as might be expected
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
on one occasion
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Is it true," I asked, "that Mr. White is dead?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I was naturally disinclined to get up at that hour, it being but a little after seven o'clock, and so directed that the man send me White's message.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
at the time that
From this reading Although but a few minutes had elapsed, I was about dressed when he appeared at the door.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
a Caucasian
From this reading The reply that Mr. White was dead took me out of bed in a flash, and while I hurried into my clothes, the servant, in obedience to my order, went after Benton.
White'snounUS /waɪts/
possessive form of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
which person or people
From this reading A TRAGEDY I was awakened the next morning earlier than usual by a servant who announced in a hushed voice that Mr. White's man wanted to see me at once.
