used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door was open, and from the threshold she looked in.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The sole occupant of the apartment was the secretary, Mr. Walton, seated before a tray-laden table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sole occupant of the apartment was the secretary, Mr. Walton, seated before a tray-laden table.
ChartreusenounUS /ʃɑːrˈtruːz/
aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint oils; made at monastery near Grenoble, France
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
dallying
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From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
Devota
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From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was open, and from the threshold she looked in.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
emeraldsnounUS /ˈemrəldz/
plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The door was open, and from the threshold she looked in.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
icedverbUS /aɪst/
past form of “ice” — decorate with frosting
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
set afire or burning
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
liqueurnounUS /lɪˈkɜːr/
strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The door was open, and from the threshold she looked in.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The sole occupant of the apartment was the secretary, Mr. Walton, seated before a tray-laden table.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The sole occupant of the apartment was the secretary, Mr. Walton, seated before a tray-laden table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door was open, and from the threshold she looked in.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
rustled
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From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The sole occupant of the apartment was the secretary, Mr. Walton, seated before a tray-laden table.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The sole occupant of the apartment was the secretary, Mr. Walton, seated before a tray-laden table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The door was open, and from the threshold she looked in.
sheafnounUS /ʃiːf/
a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading The sole occupant of the apartment was the secretary, Mr. Walton, seated before a tray-laden table.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
splinteredverbUS /ˈsplɪntərd/
past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
in a swift manner
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The sole occupant of the apartment was the secretary, Mr. Walton, seated before a tray-laden table.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading The door was open, and from the threshold she looked in.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
tray-laden
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From this reading The sole occupant of the apartment was the secretary, Mr. Walton, seated before a tray-laden table.
triadnounUS /ˈtraɪæd/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
typewritingnounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtɪŋ/
writing done with a typewriter
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading The sole occupant of the apartment was the secretary, Mr. Walton, seated before a tray-laden table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door was open, and from the threshold she looked in.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A promise having been exacted that the "triad" should accompany her to the early railway train, Devota went swiftly down a rear staircase to the side corridor running in front of the library.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had dined, and was dallying with a gilded liqueur glass in which iced Chartreuse sparkled like splintered emeralds.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The room was well lighted; the typewriting machine at rest, the desk covered with official documents, and from a file at one side a sheaf of telegrams rustled as the air surged through the window.
