used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He went at once to Harrowby's rooms.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
exhale hard
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading There he encountered a scene of wild disorder.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading There he encountered a scene of wild disorder.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
Harrowby's
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From this reading He went at once to Harrowby's rooms.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went at once to Harrowby's rooms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
Huntley
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From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
Meyrick
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From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
Minot
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From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
on one occasion
From this reading He went at once to Harrowby's rooms.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He went at once to Harrowby's rooms.
round-facedadjective
having a round face
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There he encountered a scene of wild disorder.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Minot, meanwhile, ran down the steps, obtained his hat and coat, and hurried across the street to the hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he encountered a scene of wild disorder.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
time-keeper
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From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A BIT OF A BLOW Miss Meyrick turned back toward the room of chance to find her father.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
look attentively
From this reading The round-faced valet was packing trunks against time, and his time-keeper, Mr. Bill Huntley, sat in a corner, grim and silent, watch in hand.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went at once to Harrowby's rooms.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading There he encountered a scene of wild disorder.
