used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “His Royal Highness permits no noise,” replied the gardener in an undertone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What is it?” said Grafton, following his glance and seeing nothing.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Sh!” whispered the gardener, looking nervously up at the windows.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “He hears every sound--especially every little sound.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “He hears every sound--especially every little sound.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “What is it?” said Grafton, following his glance and seeing nothing.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “What is it?” said Grafton, following his glance and seeing nothing.
Grafton
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From this reading “What is it?” said Grafton, following his glance and seeing nothing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “He hears every sound--especially every little sound.
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading “His Royal Highness permits no noise,” replied the gardener in an undertone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “What is it?” said Grafton, following his glance and seeing nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “His Royal Highness permits no noise,” replied the gardener in an undertone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What is it?” said Grafton, following his glance and seeing nothing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “He hears every sound--especially every little sound.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Sh!” whispered the gardener, looking nervously up at the windows.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading “Sh!” whispered the gardener, looking nervously up at the windows.
not any; not one
From this reading “His Royal Highness permits no noise,” replied the gardener in an undertone.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “His Royal Highness permits no noise,” replied the gardener in an undertone.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “What is it?” said Grafton, following his glance and seeing nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
permitsnounUS /pərˈmɪts/
plural of “permit” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading “His Royal Highness permits no noise,” replied the gardener in an undertone.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “His Royal Highness permits no noise,” replied the gardener in an undertone.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading “His Royal Highness permits no noise,” replied the gardener in an undertone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What is it?” said Grafton, following his glance and seeing nothing.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “What is it?” said Grafton, following his glance and seeing nothing.
Sh
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From this reading “Sh!” whispered the gardener, looking nervously up at the windows.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “He hears every sound--especially every little sound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading “His Royal Highness permits no noise,” replied the gardener in an undertone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Sh!” whispered the gardener, looking nervously up at the windows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is it?” said Grafton, following his glance and seeing nothing.
at the time that
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Sh!” whispered the gardener, looking nervously up at the windows.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading “Sh!” whispered the gardener, looking nervously up at the windows.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading “Where is the entrance to the galleries?” he asked, when he was within a yard of the gardener.
