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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First, the personage who is called the PORTIER (who is not the PORTER, but is a sort of first-mate of a hotel) [1.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We stopped at a hotel by the railway-station.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He shed an official glance upon the situation, and then began to give orders.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
AppendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We stopped at a hotel by the railway-station.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He shed an official glance upon the situation, and then began to give orders.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading First, the personage who is called the PORTIER (who is not the PORTER, but is a sort of first-mate of a hotel) [1.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We stopped at a hotel by the railway-station.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading First, the personage who is called the PORTIER (who is not the PORTER, but is a sort of first-mate of a hotel) [1.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
clothnounUS /klɔːθ/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, the personage who is called the PORTIER (who is not the PORTER, but is a sort of first-mate of a hotel) [1.
first-mate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First, the personage who is called the PORTIER (who is not the PORTER, but is a sort of first-mate of a hotel) [1.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He shed an official glance upon the situation, and then began to give orders.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He shed an official glance upon the situation, and then began to give orders.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading We stopped at a hotel by the railway-station.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, the personage who is called the PORTIER (who is not the PORTER, but is a sort of first-mate of a hotel) [1.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading First, the personage who is called the PORTIER (who is not the PORTER, but is a sort of first-mate of a hotel) [1.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading He shed an official glance upon the situation, and then began to give orders.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He shed an official glance upon the situation, and then began to give orders.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading First, the personage who is called the PORTIER (who is not the PORTER, but is a sort of first-mate of a hotel) [1.
PORTERnounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading First, the personage who is called the PORTIER (who is not the PORTER, but is a sort of first-mate of a hotel) [1.
PORTIER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First, the personage who is called the PORTIER (who is not the PORTER, but is a sort of first-mate of a hotel) [1.
railway-station
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We stopped at a hotel by the railway-station.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
shedverbUS /ʃed/
get rid of
From this reading He shed an official glance upon the situation, and then began to give orders.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He shed an official glance upon the situation, and then began to give orders.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading First, the personage who is called the PORTIER (who is not the PORTER, but is a sort of first-mate of a hotel) [1.
spick-and-spanadjective
conspicuously new
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading We stopped at a hotel by the railway-station.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We stopped at a hotel by the railway-station.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He shed an official glance upon the situation, and then began to give orders.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He shed an official glance upon the situation, and then began to give orders.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We stopped at a hotel by the railway-station.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Next morning, as we sat in my room waiting for breakfast to come up, we got a good deal interested in something which was going on over the way, in front of another hotel.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading First, the personage who is called the PORTIER (who is not the PORTER, but is a sort of first-mate of a hotel) [1.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
wristbands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See Appendix A] appeared at the door in a spick-and-span new blue cloth uniform, decorated with shining brass buttons, and with bands of gold lace around his cap and wristbands; and he wore white gloves, too.
