used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading "I came afoot," I answered, not overly-cordial.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I came afoot," I answered, not overly-cordial.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are a little late; what was it, tire trouble?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I came afoot," I answered, not overly-cordial.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
clothing in general
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
geniallyadverb
in an affable manner
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
gold-crowned
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From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
HENLEY
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From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I came afoot," I answered, not overly-cordial.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "You are a little late; what was it, tire trouble?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You are a little late; what was it, tire trouble?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
Neale
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From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
overly-cordial
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From this reading "I came afoot," I answered, not overly-cordial.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
on the contrary
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading "You are a little late; what was it, tire trouble?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading Neale, appearing somewhat more slender in evening clothes, smiled at me genially, showing a gold-crowned tooth.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "You are a little late; what was it, tire trouble?"
underfootadverbUS /ˌʌndərˈfʊt/
under the feet
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
unfurnishedadjective
not equipped with what is needed especially furniture
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You are a little late; what was it, tire trouble?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CASE OF PHILIP HENLEY It was a rather narrow hallway and, with the exception of a thick carpet underfoot, unfurnished.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are a little late; what was it, tire trouble?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did not chance to hear your motor," he said easily, taking a cigarette case from his vest pocket.
