Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

to strive with determination

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

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From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "So you're off to-morrow?" said Mr. Buxton, laying down his pen.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

located inward

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading "So you're off to-morrow?" said Mr. Buxton, laying down his pen.

possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, to-night," said Jack.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

according to the clock

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "So you're off to-morrow?" said Mr. Buxton, laying down his pen.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading "So you're off to-morrow?" said Mr. Buxton, laying down his pen.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So you're off to-morrow?" said Mr. Buxton, laying down his pen.

catch sight of

From this reading THE SPY.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SPY.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "So you're off to-morrow?" said Mr. Buxton, laying down his pen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "No, to-night," said Jack.

up to a particular time

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Three days later, about four o'clock in the afternoon, Jack and Buck walked into Lincoln's Inn, and knocked at Mr. Buxton's door.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

in or at the place that

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They had been staying at a hotel near at hand, and nothing was said until Jack had carefully closed the door of the inner sitting-room, where Mr. Buxton was at work among his papers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "So you're off to-morrow?" said Mr. Buxton, laying down his pen.