used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He experienced an almost unconscious excitement in complying with the order.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyhow Antony followed him good-humouredly enough, and not without a certain degree of curiosity.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Anyhow Antony followed him good-humouredly enough, and not without a certain degree of curiosity.
complyingverbUS /kəmˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading He experienced an almost unconscious excitement in complying with the order.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Anyhow Antony followed him good-humouredly enough, and not without a certain degree of curiosity.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Anyhow Antony followed him good-humouredly enough, and not without a certain degree of curiosity.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Anyhow Antony followed him good-humouredly enough, and not without a certain degree of curiosity.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He experienced an almost unconscious excitement in complying with the order.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He experienced an almost unconscious excitement in complying with the order.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Anyhow Antony followed him good-humouredly enough, and not without a certain degree of curiosity.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
good-humouredly
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From this reading Anyhow Antony followed him good-humouredly enough, and not without a certain degree of curiosity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
Jessop
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From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
Jessop's
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From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
a room where books are kept
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
not divisible by two
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
on one occasion
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He experienced an almost unconscious excitement in complying with the order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
express the need or desire for
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading He experienced an almost unconscious excitement in complying with the order.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
at the time that
From this reading AN OLD MAN TELLS HIS STORY Antony did not in the least understand Jessop's request to follow him to the library, when he returned from his midday meal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He imagined that there was some job which required doing, and that Jessop was regarding him in the light of a handy man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He experienced an almost unconscious excitement in complying with the order.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The big, silent house had always exercised an odd fascination over him, and he had more than once had a strong desire to set foot within its walls.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Anyhow Antony followed him good-humouredly enough, and not without a certain degree of curiosity.
