used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The terms of the bet,” said Quillier, “are that this candle must suffice you for the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
baronetcynoun
the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading “The terms of the bet,” said Quillier, “are that this candle must suffice you for the night.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading “The terms of the bet,” said Quillier, “are that this candle must suffice you for the night.
candlesticknounUS /ˈkændəlstɪk/
a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The terms of the bet,” said Quillier, “are that this candle must suffice you for the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
a man of refinement
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
intolerablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbli/
to an unacceptable degree
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “The terms of the bet,” said Quillier, “are that this candle must suffice you for the night.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “The terms of the bet,” said Quillier, “are that this candle must suffice you for the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
go across or through
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
Quillier
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From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The terms of the bet,” said Quillier, “are that this candle must suffice you for the night.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading “The terms of the bet,” said Quillier, “are that this candle must suffice you for the night.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading “The terms of the bet,” said Quillier, “are that this candle must suffice you for the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “The terms of the bet,” said Quillier, “are that this candle must suffice you for the night.
tiringadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪrɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
in the direction of
From this reading He did not pass into the room, but held the candlestick towards the gentleman from America.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading That is understood?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
at the time that
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And his manner was so impersonal as to be almost rude, which is a fault of breeding when it is bored.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was on the second landing that the leader, whose name was Quillier, and on whom the dignity of an ancient baronetcy seemed to have an almost intolerably tiring effect, flung open a door.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The terms of the bet,” said Quillier, “are that this candle must suffice you for the night.
