used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading As Bob entered, he saw the Admiral seated at a table, with a map of Europe spread before him.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah!
(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 Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
appertaining
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From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As Bob entered, he saw the Admiral seated at a table, with a map of Europe spread before him.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
Dreadnoughts
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From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As Bob entered, he saw the Admiral seated at a table, with a map of Europe spread before him.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading As Bob entered, he saw the Admiral seated at a table, with a map of Europe spread before him.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
globesnounUS /ɡloʊbz/
plural of “globe” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading As Bob entered, he saw the Admiral seated at a table, with a map of Europe spread before him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
NauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
on one occasion
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
cut with a saw
From this reading As Bob entered, he saw the Admiral seated at a table, with a map of Europe spread before him.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading As Bob entered, he saw the Admiral seated at a table, with a map of Europe spread before him.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading As Bob entered, he saw the Admiral seated at a table, with a map of Europe spread before him.
storehousenounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/
a depository for goods
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As Bob entered, he saw the Admiral seated at a table, with a map of Europe spread before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Nautical charts, globes, pictures of Dreadnoughts, and things appertaining to naval warfare practically filled up all the available space.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
at the time that
From this reading When Bob knocked at the door of the house, he realised that he was expected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Bob entered, he saw the Admiral seated at a table, with a map of Europe spread before him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without delay the servant opened the door, and without question at once ushered him into the room which went by the name of "the library," though there was but little indication that the apartment was used as a storehouse for books.
