used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Walter would have done so had thrice as many years intervened since the meeting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For Dermot Denis was not one to be quickly forgotten.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE.
Denis
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From this reading For Dermot Denis was not one to be quickly forgotten.
Dermot
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From this reading For Dermot Denis was not one to be quickly forgotten.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Walter would have done so had thrice as many years intervened since the meeting.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Dermot Denis was not one to be quickly forgotten.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading For Dermot Denis was not one to be quickly forgotten.
a man of refinement
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
hai
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From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Walter would have done so had thrice as many years intervened since the meeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading Walter would have done so had thrice as many years intervened since the meeting.
Koi
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From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Walter would have done so had thrice as many years intervened since the meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Walter would have done so had thrice as many years intervened since the meeting.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For Dermot Denis was not one to be quickly forgotten.
on one occasion
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
and nothing more
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
with speed
From this reading For Dermot Denis was not one to be quickly forgotten.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
cut with a saw
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Walter would have done so had thrice as many years intervened since the meeting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Walter would have done so had thrice as many years intervened since the meeting.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN CHANGE.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Walter would have done so had thrice as many years intervened since the meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "Koi hai? any one there?" the usual summons to a servant in India, brought Walter to his feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Dermot Denis was not one to be quickly forgotten.
which person or people
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Turning, he saw in the horseman, splendidly mounted, who appeared before him, a gentleman whom he had only once met before, about three months previously, but whom he instantly recognised.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Walter would have done so had thrice as many years intervened since the meeting.
a late time of life
From this reading Walter would have done so had thrice as many years intervened since the meeting.
