used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
react verbally
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same instant the conversation in the next room was brought to a close.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
Bertie
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From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At the same instant the conversation in the next room was brought to a close.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
without doubt or question
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading At the same instant the conversation in the next room was brought to a close.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
being joined in close association
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading At the same instant the conversation in the next room was brought to a close.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
frontedverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪd/
past form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
Good-morning
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From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At the same instant the conversation in the next room was brought to a close.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
Jimmie
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From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
Jimmie's
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From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At the same instant the conversation in the next room was brought to a close.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRACK.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
a human being
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the same instant the conversation in the next room was brought to a close.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same instant the conversation in the next room was brought to a close.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
speakersnounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
plural of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
believed likely
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRACK.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some person said "Good-morning, Benjamin," and there was a sound of a door closing and of retreating footsteps; one of the speakers had gone, probably by another exit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading ON THE TRACK.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In answer to Jimmie's question, Bertie gave him a puzzled look; he clearly did not understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the same instant the conversation in the next room was brought to a close.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house, as Jimmie suspected, fronted on Duke street, and it was the rear portion that was connected with the court.
