used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was provided with a torch, as yet unlighted; evidently the guest he attended would stay till after dark.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading --_The Night-Walker._ As the captain entered, he heard some little bustle, as of an arrival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading --_The Night-Walker._ As the captain entered, he heard some little bustle, as of an arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --_The Night-Walker._ As the captain entered, he heard some little bustle, as of an arrival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He was provided with a torch, as yet unlighted; evidently the guest he attended would stay till after dark.
banternounUS /ˈbæntər/
light teasing repartee
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading --_The Night-Walker._ As the captain entered, he heard some little bustle, as of an arrival.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading --_The Night-Walker._ As the captain entered, he heard some little bustle, as of an arrival.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
prepare a hot meal
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was provided with a torch, as yet unlighted; evidently the guest he attended would stay till after dark.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading --_The Night-Walker._ As the captain entered, he heard some little bustle, as of an arrival.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was provided with a torch, as yet unlighted; evidently the guest he attended would stay till after dark.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He was provided with a torch, as yet unlighted; evidently the guest he attended would stay till after dark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --_The Night-Walker._ As the captain entered, he heard some little bustle, as of an arrival.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading --_The Night-Walker._ As the captain entered, he heard some little bustle, as of an arrival.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
How
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From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading --_The Night-Walker._ As the captain entered, he heard some little bustle, as of an arrival.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
MEDWAY
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From this reading SIR PEREGRINE MEDWAY.
Night-Walker
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From this reading --_The Night-Walker._ As the captain entered, he heard some little bustle, as of an arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --_The Night-Walker._ As the captain entered, he heard some little bustle, as of an arrival.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
PEREGRINEnounUS /ˈperəɡriːn/
a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
From this reading SIR PEREGRINE MEDWAY.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He was provided with a torch, as yet unlighted; evidently the guest he attended would stay till after dark.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
serving-man
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From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR PEREGRINE MEDWAY.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading --_The Night-Walker._ As the captain entered, he heard some little bustle, as of an arrival.
the season of growth
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was provided with a torch, as yet unlighted; evidently the guest he attended would stay till after dark.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
up to a particular time
From this reading He was provided with a torch, as yet unlighted; evidently the guest he attended would stay till after dark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading He was provided with a torch, as yet unlighted; evidently the guest he attended would stay till after dark.
unlightedadjective
not set afire or burning
From this reading He was provided with a torch, as yet unlighted; evidently the guest he attended would stay till after dark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the lower passage, at the door leading to the kitchen, was a strange serving-man, already on terms of banter with the cook and maids.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "How the roses, That kept continual spring within her cheeks, Are withered with the old man's dull embraces!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was provided with a torch, as yet unlighted; evidently the guest he attended would stay till after dark.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was provided with a torch, as yet unlighted; evidently the guest he attended would stay till after dark.
