used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “He never mentioned it to me; that's all I know.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
subject to appointment
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But I came by invitation to breakfast with your master,” said he.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “But I came by invitation to breakfast with your master,” said he.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “But I came by invitation to breakfast with your master,” said he.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
a person who is in charge
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “Possibly so,” said Clowes, scanning the simply clad soldier before him.
Clowes
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From this reading “Possibly so,” said Clowes, scanning the simply clad soldier before him.
Conway
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From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
Dunn's
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From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
a man of refinement
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Possibly so,” said Clowes, scanning the simply clad soldier before him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But I came by invitation to breakfast with your master,” said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading “But I came by invitation to breakfast with your master,” said he.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “He never mentioned it to me; that's all I know.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “He never mentioned it to me; that's all I know.”
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “But I came by invitation to breakfast with your master,” said he.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He never mentioned it to me; that's all I know.”
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading “He never mentioned it to me; that's all I know.”
a particular point in time
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “He never mentioned it to me; that's all I know.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
by chance
From this reading “Possibly so,” said Clowes, scanning the simply clad soldier before him.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But I came by invitation to breakfast with your master,” said he.
express in words
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading “Possibly so,” said Clowes, scanning the simply clad soldier before him.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
and nothing more
From this reading “Possibly so,” said Clowes, scanning the simply clad soldier before him.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Possibly so,” said Clowes, scanning the simply clad soldier before him.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading “Possibly so,” said Clowes, scanning the simply clad soldier before him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
express in words
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
that's
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From this reading “He never mentioned it to me; that's all I know.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Conway stood for a moment, half uncertain what to say; then, with a quiet smile, he said, “Pray tell him that I was here,--my name is Conway.”
at the time that
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When, punctual to the appointed time, Charles Conway presented himself at Mr. Dunn's door, he learned to his astonishment that that gentleman had gone out an hour before to breakfast with the Chief Secretary in the Park.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But I came by invitation to breakfast with your master,” said he.
