used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had a walking-stick in his right hand, in his left an extinct electric torch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BEHIND THE DOOR.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading BEHIND THE DOOR.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading He had a walking-stick in his right hand, in his left an extinct electric torch.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading He had a walking-stick in his right hand, in his left an extinct electric torch.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a walking-stick in his right hand, in his left an extinct electric torch.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had a walking-stick in his right hand, in his left an extinct electric torch.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a walking-stick in his right hand, in his left an extinct electric torch.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think you will remember me, Madame Lenoir,” he said quietly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
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 He had a walking-stick in his right hand, in his left an extinct electric torch.
Lenoir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I think you will remember me, Madame Lenoir,” he said quietly.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “I think you will remember me, Madame Lenoir,” he said quietly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I think you will remember me, Madame Lenoir,” he said quietly.
a particular point in time
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
with low volume
From this reading “I think you will remember me, Madame Lenoir,” he said quietly.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I think you will remember me, Madame Lenoir,” he said quietly.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He had a walking-stick in his right hand, in his left an extinct electric torch.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I think you will remember me, Madame Lenoir,” he said quietly.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE DOOR.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think you will remember me, Madame Lenoir,” he said quietly.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading He had a walking-stick in his right hand, in his left an extinct electric torch.
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
walking-stick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a walking-stick in his right hand, in his left an extinct electric torch.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I think you will remember me, Madame Lenoir,” he said quietly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A tall, slim man of aristocratic appearance, dressed in a tweed suit and with his hat on, stood at the head of the stairs.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman stared hard at him for a moment, then a look of recognition spread over her face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I think you will remember me, Madame Lenoir,” he said quietly.
