used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A moment later the door opened and John Manton stepped into the room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I find the name of the poor, dead Captain Cherriton an excellent recommendation in even the best of homes."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I find the name of the poor, dead Captain Cherriton an excellent recommendation in even the best of homes."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
Cherriton
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From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "I find the name of the poor, dead Captain Cherriton an excellent recommendation in even the best of homes."
well in the past; former
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
derisiveadjectiveUS /dərˈɪsɪv/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading He smiled his somewhat derisive smile.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
divisible by two
From this reading "I find the name of the poor, dead Captain Cherriton an excellent recommendation in even the best of homes."
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "I find the name of the poor, dead Captain Cherriton an excellent recommendation in even the best of homes."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I find the name of the poor, dead Captain Cherriton an excellent recommendation in even the best of homes."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He smiled his somewhat derisive smile.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He smiled his somewhat derisive smile.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I find the name of the poor, dead Captain Cherriton an excellent recommendation in even the best of homes."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I find the name of the poor, dead Captain Cherriton an excellent recommendation in even the best of homes."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A moment later the door opened and John Manton stepped into the room.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A moment later the door opened and John Manton stepped into the room.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later the door opened and John Manton stepped into the room.
Manton
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From this reading A moment later the door opened and John Manton stepped into the room.
Manwitz
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From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later the door opened and John Manton stepped into the room.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I find the name of the poor, dead Captain Cherriton an excellent recommendation in even the best of homes."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I find the name of the poor, dead Captain Cherriton an excellent recommendation in even the best of homes."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A moment later the door opened and John Manton stepped into the room.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I find the name of the poor, dead Captain Cherriton an excellent recommendation in even the best of homes."
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading "I find the name of the poor, dead Captain Cherriton an excellent recommendation in even the best of homes."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A moment later the door opened and John Manton stepped into the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said the Baron.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled his somewhat derisive smile.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled his somewhat derisive smile.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He smiled his somewhat derisive smile.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A moment later the door opened and John Manton stepped into the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
at the time that
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said the Baron.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do I introduce you as Captain Cherriton, Herr Baron?" asked Manwitz, when Conrad had closed the door and departed.
