used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Parson," muttered Bindle, as the figure slid cautiously along the corridor towards him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
asceticadjectiveUS /əˈsetɪk/
pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the sight of Bindle emerging from the Office of Works the clergyman started violently.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
Bindle
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From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading At the sight of Bindle emerging from the Office of Works the clergyman started violently.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
CORRIDORnounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading At the sight of Bindle emerging from the Office of Works the clergyman started violently.
eyebrownounUS /ˈaɪbraʊ/
the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "Parson," muttered Bindle, as the figure slid cautiously along the corridor towards him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Parson," muttered Bindle, as the figure slid cautiously along the corridor towards him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
iron-greynoun
the color of freshly broken cast iron
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
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 It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Parson," muttered Bindle, as the figure slid cautiously along the corridor towards him.
easily agitated
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
not any; not one
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
obliteratingverbUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “obliterate” — mark for deletion, rub off, or erase
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the sight of Bindle emerging from the Office of Works the clergyman started violently.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Parson," muttered Bindle, as the figure slid cautiously along the corridor towards him.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At the sight of Bindle emerging from the Office of Works the clergyman started violently.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading "Parson," muttered Bindle, as the figure slid cautiously along the corridor towards him.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the sight of Bindle emerging from the Office of Works the clergyman started violently.
possessing sweep
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
in the direction of
From this reading "Parson," muttered Bindle, as the figure slid cautiously along the corridor towards him.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading At the sight of Bindle emerging from the Office of Works the clergyman started violently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE HOTEL CORRIDOR I As Bindle watched, a face peeped cautiously round the door of one of the bedrooms.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading It was a nervous, ascetic face, crowned by a mass of iron-grey hair that swept from left to right, and seemed to be held back from obliterating the weak but kindly blue eyes only by the determination of the right eyebrow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The face looked nervously to the right and to the left, and then, as if assured that no one was about, it was followed by a body clothed in carpet slippers, clerical trousers and coat, with a towel hanging over its shoulders.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading At the sight of Bindle emerging from the Office of Works the clergyman started violently.
