used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading That functionary replied, “Mr. Compton does not act to-night, and is not in the house.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kenelm did as he was directed.
ComptonnounUS /ˈkɑːmptən/
United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Kenelm did as he was directed.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Kenelm did as he was directed.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That functionary replied, “Mr. Compton does not act to-night, and is not in the house.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
door-keeper
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From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
functionarynounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃəneri/
a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading That functionary replied, “Mr. Compton does not act to-night, and is not in the house.”
grocer'snounUS /ˈɡroʊsərz/
possessive form of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Where does he lodge?”
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading That functionary replied, “Mr. Compton does not act to-night, and is not in the house.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That functionary replied, “Mr. Compton does not act to-night, and is not in the house.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That functionary replied, “Mr. Compton does not act to-night, and is not in the house.”
KENELM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading “Where does he lodge?”
a form of address for a man
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That functionary replied, “Mr. Compton does not act to-night, and is not in the house.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
having a point
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading That functionary replied, “Mr. Compton does not act to-night, and is not in the house.”
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
do one's shopping
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
terselyadverbUS /ˈtɜːrsli/
in a short and concise manner
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That functionary replied, “Mr. Compton does not act to-night, and is not in the house.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The door-keeper pointed to a grocer’s shop on the other side of the way, and said tersely, “There, private door; knock and ring.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
to-night
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From this reading That functionary replied, “Mr. Compton does not act to-night, and is not in the house.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kenelm did as he was directed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading KENELM took his way to the theatre, and inquired of the door-keeper for Mr. Herbert Compton.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where does he lodge?”
