used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, good morning, duke.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
Cumbervale
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From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
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 The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
forestalledverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈstɑːld/
past form of “forestall” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Ah, good morning, duke.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading UNREQUITED LOVE.
matutinaladjective
pertaining to or occurring in the morning
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
monsieur's
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From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
with speed
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
Rockharrt
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From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
slumbers
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From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The Iron King looked up in some surprise at the apparition of his guest at so early an hour; but quickly composed himself as he gave him the matutinal salutation:
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
UNREQUITEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈkwaɪtɪd/
not returned in kind
From this reading UNREQUITED LOVE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But his intention was forestalled by the appearance of Mr. Rockharrt coming out of his chamber on the opposite side of the hall.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Duke of Cumbervale, weary of a sleepless pillow, arose early and rang his bell, startling his gentlemanly valet from his morning slumbers; dressed himself with monsieur's assistance, and went down stairs with the intention of taking a walk before the family should be up.
