Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

in a manner tending to attract attention

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

true confidential information

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MADAME DEVARGES.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

divisible by two

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading MADAME DEVARGES.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

plural of “partition” — a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

past form of “reappear” — appear again

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

asked for

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

on a floor above

From this reading Mr. Ramirez followed the porter upstairs, and along a narrow passage, until he reached a larger hall.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Here the porter indicated that he should wait until he returned, and then disappeared down the darkened vista of another passage.

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 Mr. Ramirez had ample time to observe the freshness of the boarded partitions and scant details of the interior of the International Hotel; he even had time to attempt to grapple the foreign mystery of the notice conspicuously on the wall, "Gentlemen are requested not to sleep on the stairs," before his companion reappeared.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beckoning to Mr. Ramirez, with an air of surly suspicion, the porter led him along the darkened passage until he paused before a door at its farther extremity and knocked gently.