used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
(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 There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
Delia
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From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
Delia's
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From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The lift descended.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
and nothing more
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
conformity or harmony
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
others
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From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
having a supporting base
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
Winnington
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From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
