used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was about to close the door again, but the detective planted his foot against the jamb.
anew
From this reading He was about to close the door again, but the detective planted his foot against the jamb.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was about to close the door again, but the detective planted his foot against the jamb.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was about to close the door again, but the detective planted his foot against the jamb.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
Claude
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From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was about to close the door again, but the detective planted his foot against the jamb.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
placed crosswise
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading He was about to close the door again, but the detective planted his foot against the jamb.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
entrance-hall
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From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
factotumnoun
a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "My master is out," he said, as he opened the door to find Mr. White standing on the mat.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was about to close the door again, but the detective planted his foot against the jamb.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
guv'nor's
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From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My master is out," he said, as he opened the door to find Mr. White standing on the mat.
jambnounUS /dʒæm/
upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame
From this reading He was about to close the door again, but the detective planted his foot against the jamb.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
immediately past
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "My master is out," he said, as he opened the door to find Mr. White standing on the mat.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading "My master is out," he said, as he opened the door to find Mr. White standing on the mat.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "My master is out," he said, as he opened the door to find Mr. White standing on the mat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My master is out," he said, as he opened the door to find Mr. White standing on the mat.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "My master is out," he said, as he opened the door to find Mr. White standing on the mat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "My master is out," he said, as he opened the door to find Mr. White standing on the mat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading He was about to close the door again, but the detective planted his foot against the jamb.
PRINCIPLEnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My master is out," he said, as he opened the door to find Mr. White standing on the mat.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
having a supporting base
From this reading "My master is out," he said, as he opened the door to find Mr. White standing on the mat.
tantrumnounUS /ˈtæntrəm/
a display of bad temper
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was about to close the door again, but the detective planted his foot against the jamb.
well-appointedadjective
having a full array of suitable equipment or furnishings
From this reading A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE "If any one calls, I am out," cried Claude to his factotum, as he crossed the entrance-hall of his well-appointed flat, and flung open the door of his library.
at the time that
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
a Caucasian
From this reading "My master is out," he said, as he opened the door to find Mr. White standing on the mat.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "The guv'nor's in a tantrum," observed Smith to his wife, and he settled himself to renew the perusal of Grand National training reports.
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He had just noticed the interesting fact that last year's winner had "jumped in for the last mile" in a gallop given to a rank outsider, when the electric bell upset his calculations.
