used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Charley did not stop to notice the look, he asked after his father.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Charley did not stop to notice the look, he asked after his father.
in a state of sleep
From this reading "Pa's asleep," Trix replied, "so's ma.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
Charley
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From this reading Charley did not stop to notice the look, he asked after his father.
Charley's
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From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Charley did not stop to notice the look, he asked after his father.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Charley did not stop to notice the look, he asked after his father.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
and nothing more
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
Langham's
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From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
manounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Pa's asleep," Trix replied, "so's ma.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Charley did not stop to notice the look, he asked after his father.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Charley did not stop to notice the look, he asked after his father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
Pa's
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From this reading "Pa's asleep," Trix replied, "so's ma.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Pa's asleep," Trix replied, "so's ma.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
so'snounUS /soʊz/
possessive form of “so” — the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
From this reading "Pa's asleep," Trix replied, "so's ma.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Charley did not stop to notice the look, he asked after his father.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading THE SUMMONS.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUMMONS.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
Trix
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From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was just rising over the million roofs and spires of the great city, as Charley's hansom dashed up to the door of Langham's hotel.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He ran up to his father's room, and on the threshold encountered Trix, pale and worn with her night's watching, but wearing a peculiarly happy and contented little look despite it all.
