used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wandered into the great hall and sat down in a large leather-covered armchair.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading He therefore looked about for a more secluded spot, which he found in a little alcove behind some palms.
Alf
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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
Alf's
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From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt rather lonely and out of place.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading He wandered into the great hall and sat down in a large leather-covered armchair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
Barnby
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From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
have
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He therefore looked about for a more secluded spot, which he found in a little alcove behind some palms.
BOBBYnounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
clothing in general
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
dinner-time
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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
disapprovingadjectiveUS /dɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ/
expressing or manifesting disapproval
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He wandered into the great hall and sat down in a large leather-covered armchair.
the organ of sight
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt rather lonely and out of place.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
flannelsnounUS /ˈflænəlz/
plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
set up or found
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
fussingverbUS /ˈfʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “fuss” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He wandered into the great hall and sat down in a large leather-covered armchair.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He wandered into the great hall and sat down in a large leather-covered armchair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt rather lonely and out of place.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wandered into the great hall and sat down in a large leather-covered armchair.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He wandered into the great hall and sat down in a large leather-covered armchair.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He wandered into the great hall and sat down in a large leather-covered armchair.
leather-covered
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From this reading He wandered into the great hall and sat down in a large leather-covered armchair.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He therefore looked about for a more secluded spot, which he found in a little alcove behind some palms.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He felt rather lonely and out of place.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He therefore looked about for a more secluded spot, which he found in a little alcove behind some palms.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He felt rather lonely and out of place.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading He therefore looked about for a more secluded spot, which he found in a little alcove behind some palms.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He felt rather lonely and out of place.
on the contrary
From this reading He felt rather lonely and out of place.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He wandered into the great hall and sat down in a large leather-covered armchair.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading He therefore looked about for a more secluded spot, which he found in a little alcove behind some palms.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He therefore looked about for a more secluded spot, which he found in a little alcove behind some palms.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He therefore looked about for a more secluded spot, which he found in a little alcove behind some palms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore looked about for a more secluded spot, which he found in a little alcove behind some palms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
on a floor above
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He wandered into the great hall and sat down in a large leather-covered armchair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
Wentworth
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From this reading But Barnby the butler was fussing about here, and his disapproving and contemptuous eye fixed on Alf's clothes was more than the sensitive Mr. Wentworth could bear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He therefore looked about for a more secluded spot, which he found in a little alcove behind some palms.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF MASTER BOBBY As dinner-time approached, Alf found himself left alone while his companions slipped upstairs to change their flannels for uniform.
