used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
subject to appointment
From this reading THE APPOINTED HOUR.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Hilbert Torrington was first to arrive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
Barraclough's
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From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
ChambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
CrestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
Doran
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From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
at any time
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hilbert Torrington was first to arrive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You look hopeful, sir," he remarked.
HilbertnounUS /ˈhɪlbərt/
German mathematician (1862-1943)
From this reading Hilbert Torrington was first to arrive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading "You look hopeful, sir," he remarked.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE APPOINTED HOUR.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You look hopeful, sir," he remarked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
arrange in a container
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
one of four equal parts
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "You look hopeful, sir," he remarked.
term of address for a man
From this reading "You look hopeful, sir," he remarked.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE APPOINTED HOUR.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His big car deposited him at Crest Chambers at ten forty-five, a quarter of an hour before the time promised for Barraclough's arrival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hilbert Torrington was first to arrive.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
Torrington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hilbert Torrington was first to arrive.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hilbert Torrington was first to arrive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ever attentive Doran took his hat and coat, turned on the table lamp and provided him with a pack of Patience cards.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You look hopeful, sir," he remarked.
