used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
any thing at all
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Bernard sat down on the bed and began to consider thoughtfully what he should do.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Bernard sat down on the bed and began to consider thoughtfully what he should do.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
deem to be
From this reading Bernard sat down on the bed and began to consider thoughtfully what he should do.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did the professor mean to do him harm?
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Bernard sat down on the bed and began to consider thoughtfully what he should do.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Bernard sat down on the bed and began to consider thoughtfully what he should do.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Did the professor mean to do him harm?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Did the professor mean to do him harm?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
instigationnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
the verbal act of urging on
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
for more time
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Did the professor mean to do him harm?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
not any; not one
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bernard sat down on the bed and began to consider thoughtfully what he should do.
on one occasion
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
PuffernounUS /ˈpʌfər/
delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Bernard sat down on the bed and began to consider thoughtfully what he should do.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Bernard sat down on the bed and began to consider thoughtfully what he should do.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading Bernard sat down on the bed and began to consider thoughtfully what he should do.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It might have been carried into the professor’s own chamber through the connecting door, but this was of minor importance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
unauthorizedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːθəraɪzd/
not endowed with authority
From this reading Enough that he, Bernard, no longer had anything to serve as a barrier and prevent the unauthorized intrusion of his traveling companion into his room.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bernard sat down on the bed and began to consider thoughtfully what he should do.
at the time that
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Bernard noticed the disappearance of the bureau he understood at once the alarming significance of the step which Professor Puffer had taken, for he felt sure that it was at his instigation that this article of furniture had been removed.
