used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Jerymn Hilliard's heart doubled its beat.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
court-yard
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From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading Jerymn Hilliard's heart doubled its beat.
du
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From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Jerymn Hilliard's heart doubled its beat.
Hilliard
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From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
Hilliard's
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From this reading Jerymn Hilliard's heart doubled its beat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Jerymn Hilliard's heart doubled its beat.
Jerymn
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From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
LacnounUS /læk/
resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
a particular point in time
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
parrotnounUS /ˈperət/
usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
sauntered
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From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
not in physical motion
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
teaseverbUS /tiːz/
annoy persistently
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He strolled across the court-yard, paused for a moment to tease the parrot, and sauntered on to his favorite seat in the summer house.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
look attentively
From this reading He looked at his watch and discovered that he still had twenty minutes before the omnibus meeting the second boat was due.
at the time that
From this reading It was close upon ten when Jerymn Hilliard Jr., equipped for travel in proper blue serge, appeared in the doorway of the Hotel du Lac.
which person or people
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had barely established himself with a cigarette when who should appear in the gateway but Miss Constance Wilder of Villa Rosa and a middle-aged man--at a glance the Signor Papa.
