used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
arm-chair
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From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
dressing-gown
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From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
a social unit living together
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
HITCHENER
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From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
HoggnounUS /hɑːɡ/
Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
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 Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Then this door was flung violently back against the wall, so that the whole building shook; Hogg recalled a pair of luminous eyes, a tall and stooping figure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading One evening as he sat reading in a comfortable arm-chair wrapped in a warm dressing-gown, a pot of hot tea by his side, he heard a tremendous knocking at the outer door of the house.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading MISS HITCHENER Hogg, now fully reconciled with his family, returned to London after a year’s exile at York to finish his law studies.
