used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “No; I am staying at the hotel and have already breakfasted.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Mr. Crosmont,” he said warmly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “No; I am staying at the hotel and have already breakfasted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “No; I am staying at the hotel and have already breakfasted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
breakfasted
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From this reading “No; I am staying at the hotel and have already breakfasted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
Crosmont
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From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It seemed pleasant to see a familiar face.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It seemed pleasant to see a familiar face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
Giles
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From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Mr. Crosmont,” he said warmly.
let have
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Will you have breakfast?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “No; I am staying at the hotel and have already breakfasted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Mr. Crosmont,” he said warmly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed pleasant to see a familiar face.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Mr. Crosmont,” he said warmly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
not any; not one
From this reading “No; I am staying at the hotel and have already breakfasted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It seemed pleasant to see a familiar face.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Mr. Crosmont,” he said warmly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It seemed pleasant to see a familiar face.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed pleasant to see a familiar face.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “No; I am staying at the hotel and have already breakfasted.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed pleasant to see a familiar face.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Mr. Crosmont,” he said warmly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning, as Grant was enjoying a few minutes’ rest, breakfast being over, he was surprised by the entrance of Giles Crosmont.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will you have breakfast?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am glad to see you, Mr. Crosmont,” he said warmly.
