used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leaving Father Murray at the rectory, Mark went on to the hotel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
DamnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading "Damn!" he muttered.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Leaving Father Murray at the rectory, Mark went on to the hotel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Leaving Father Murray at the rectory, Mark went on to the hotel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHO IS RUTH?
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving Father Murray at the rectory, Mark went on to the hotel.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
for more time
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Leaving Father Murray at the rectory, Mark went on to the hotel.
Mark'snounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Leaving Father Murray at the rectory, Mark went on to the hotel.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Damn!" he muttered.
not any; not one
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
objurgationnoun
rebuking a person harshly
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leaving Father Murray at the rectory, Mark went on to the hotel.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Leaving Father Murray at the rectory, Mark went on to the hotel.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading WHO IS RUTH?
Saunders
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From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
Sihasset
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From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaving Father Murray at the rectory, Mark went on to the hotel.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leaving Father Murray at the rectory, Mark went on to the hotel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading Entering the lobby, he gave vent to a savage objurgation as he recognized the man speaking to the clerk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Leaving Father Murray at the rectory, Mark went on to the hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
which person or people
From this reading WHO IS RUTH?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mark's thoughts were no longer of holy things, for the man was no other than Saunders, from whom, for the past two weeks, Sihasset had been most pleasantly free.
