used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
Harman
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From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
Hinton
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From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
immediately past
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE."
a particular point in time
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
musingsnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
replenishverbUS /riˈplenɪʃ/
fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
not in physical motion
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
at the time that
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
