used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading At length, however, he heard a footstep, and a second afterwards Colonel Flamank came in.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading For many minutes he was left alone, and during that time, he feasted his eyes on his surroundings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At length, however, he heard a footstep, and a second afterwards Colonel Flamank came in.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading DICK'S INTERVIEW WITH THE COLONEL.
DICK'SnounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK'S INTERVIEW WITH THE COLONEL.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For many minutes he was left alone, and during that time, he feasted his eyes on his surroundings.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For many minutes he was left alone, and during that time, he feasted his eyes on his surroundings.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading For many minutes he was left alone, and during that time, he feasted his eyes on his surroundings.
Flamank
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From this reading At length, however, he heard a footstep, and a second afterwards Colonel Flamank came in.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading At length, however, he heard a footstep, and a second afterwards Colonel Flamank came in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many minutes he was left alone, and during that time, he feasted his eyes on his surroundings.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Good-evening," said that gentleman, in pleasant tones.
Good-evening
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From this reading "Good-evening," said that gentleman, in pleasant tones.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
handsomely-furnished
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From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading At length, however, he heard a footstep, and a second afterwards Colonel Flamank came in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At length, however, he heard a footstep, and a second afterwards Colonel Flamank came in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At length, however, he heard a footstep, and a second afterwards Colonel Flamank came in.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading DICK'S INTERVIEW WITH THE COLONEL.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading For many minutes he was left alone, and during that time, he feasted his eyes on his surroundings.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length, however, he heard a footstep, and a second afterwards Colonel Flamank came in.
a room where books are kept
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For many minutes he was left alone, and during that time, he feasted his eyes on his surroundings.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For many minutes he was left alone, and during that time, he feasted his eyes on his surroundings.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For many minutes he was left alone, and during that time, he feasted his eyes on his surroundings.
on one occasion
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Good-evening," said that gentleman, in pleasant tones.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good-evening," said that gentleman, in pleasant tones.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At length, however, he heard a footstep, and a second afterwards Colonel Flamank came in.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading For many minutes he was left alone, and during that time, he feasted his eyes on his surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For many minutes he was left alone, and during that time, he feasted his eyes on his surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK'S INTERVIEW WITH THE COLONEL.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For many minutes he was left alone, and during that time, he feasted his eyes on his surroundings.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Good-evening," said that gentleman, in pleasant tones.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UPON Dick's stating the nature of his business at Leigh Grange, he was admitted at once and shown into the library, a handsomely-furnished room, the walls of which were lined by rows and rows of books.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DICK'S INTERVIEW WITH THE COLONEL.
