used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Mr. Maraton," he enquired, "are you an Englishman?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mr. Maraton," he enquired, "are you an Englishman?"
Armley
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From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
easy-chair
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From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading "Mr. Maraton," he enquired, "are you an Englishman?"
enquired
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From this reading "Mr. Maraton," he enquired, "are you an Englishman?"
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.
Foley
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From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.
Julia
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From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
Maraton
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From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
Maraton's
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From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
the force of workers available
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
which person or people
From this reading It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Maraton," he enquired, "are you an Englishman?"
