used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTRODUCING A LADY.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
anew
From this reading "Hello, back again!"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He favoured Cranbourne with a grin as he materialized through the wreaths of steam.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Hello, back again!"
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
corknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
Cranbourne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
to come or go into
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
favoured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He favoured Cranbourne with a grin as he materialized through the wreaths of steam.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He favoured Cranbourne with a grin as he materialized through the wreaths of steam.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He favoured Cranbourne with a grin as he materialized through the wreaths of steam.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, back again!"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
INTRODUCINGverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCING A LADY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading INTRODUCING A LADY.
go away from a place
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
materializedverbUS /məˈtɪriəlaɪzd/
past form of “materialize” — come into being; become reality
From this reading He favoured Cranbourne with a grin as he materialized through the wreaths of steam.
the force of workers available
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
having a supporting base
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading He favoured Cranbourne with a grin as he materialized through the wreaths of steam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He favoured Cranbourne with a grin as he materialized through the wreaths of steam.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
which person or people
From this reading It was Cranbourne, who at the door of the flat thought of a final precaution, excused himself to his companions and asked leave to enter the bathroom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Richard was standing on a cork mat, rubbing himself with a Turkish towel and, after the fashion of all good men, singing lustily in time with the exercise.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading He favoured Cranbourne with a grin as he materialized through the wreaths of steam.
