used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading His expression was that of amused interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You saw the lady?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
BARRE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
draperynounUS /ˈdreɪpəri/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His expression was that of amused interest.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
forcefuladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsfəl/
characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
obtain
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
a quick look
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
heavily-moustached
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
huskyadjectiveUS /ˈhʌski/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His expression was that of amused interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
and nothing more
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "You saw the lady?" he asked.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
red-facedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
RiflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
cut with a saw
From this reading "You saw the lady?" he asked.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His expression was that of amused interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
at the time that
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He sat at the desk, his back toward us, while his companion, a red-faced, heavily-moustached man, in uniform of the Rifles, stood opposite, one arm on the mantel over the fireplace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But when the other answered, tapping on the desk with some instrument, I knew the second speaker to be La Barre, and leaned back just far enough to gain glimpse through the opening in the drapery.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE ORDER OF LA BARRE I did not recognize the voice speaking--a husky voice, the words indistinct, yet withal forceful--nor do I know what it was he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You saw the lady?" he asked.
