used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “His highness the Rajah has sent a messenger, sir.
(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 “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He wants to see Captain Wyatt directly.”
without stop or interruption
From this reading “Now,” continued Hulton, “what does this mean?”
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
without deviation
From this reading He wants to see Captain Wyatt directly.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “That will do,” said Hulton, and the man saluted and left.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now,” continued Hulton, “what does this mean?”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “His highness the Rajah has sent a messenger, sir.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
highnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading “His highness the Rajah has sent a messenger, sir.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “His highness the Rajah has sent a messenger, sir.
Hulton
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From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
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 “That will do,” said Hulton, and the man saluted and left.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “That will do,” said Hulton, and the man saluted and left.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Now,” continued Hulton, “what does this mean?”
a person who carries a message
From this reading “His highness the Rajah has sent a messenger, sir.
a particular point in time
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now,” continued Hulton, “what does this mean?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
Rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading “His highness the Rajah has sent a messenger, sir.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading “That will do,” said Hulton, and the man saluted and left.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wants to see Captain Wyatt directly.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “His highness the Rajah has sent a messenger, sir.
term of address for a man
From this reading “His highness the Rajah has sent a messenger, sir.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That will do,” said Hulton, and the man saluted and left.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Now,” continued Hulton, “what does this mean?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading He wants to see Captain Wyatt directly.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
at the time that
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “That will do,” said Hulton, and the man saluted and left.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
WyattnounUS /ˈwaɪət/
English architect (1746-1813)
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, what is it?” said Hulton as an orderly tapped at the door when he was in earnest conversation with Wyatt and the doctor, evidently upon some question of great moment to them all.
