used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vaudrey drew Lissac away, saying with a suppressed laugh:
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Vaudrey drew Lissac away, saying with a suppressed laugh:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Vaudrey drew Lissac away, saying with a suppressed laugh:
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading "Good-bye, your Excellency," replied Pichereau with forced politeness.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading "Good-bye, your Excellency," replied Pichereau with forced politeness.
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading "Good-bye, your Excellency," replied Pichereau with forced politeness.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
greenroomnoun
a backstage room in a theater where performers rest or have visitors
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
set down according to a plan
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
the sound of laughing
From this reading Vaudrey drew Lissac away, saying with a suppressed laugh:
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
Lissac
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From this reading Vaudrey drew Lissac away, saying with a suppressed laugh:
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! oh! the Quaker!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
Pichereau
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From this reading "Good-bye, your Excellency," replied Pichereau with forced politeness.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading "Good-bye, your Excellency," replied Pichereau with forced politeness.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading "Oh! oh! the Quaker!
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Good-bye, your Excellency," replied Pichereau with forced politeness.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Vaudrey drew Lissac away, saying with a suppressed laugh:
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Vaudrey drew Lissac away, saying with a suppressed laugh:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh! oh! the Quaker!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has laid down his portfolio, but he has kept the key to the greenroom, it seems."
Vaudrey
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From this reading Vaudrey drew Lissac away, saying with a suppressed laugh:
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Good-bye, your Excellency," replied Pichereau with forced politeness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would appear," replied Guy, "that the door leading into the greenroom may open to scenes of consolation for fallen greatness.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good-bye, your Excellency," replied Pichereau with forced politeness.
