used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strangers and messengers are requested to tap gently on the window of a little pigeon-hole at the side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Strangers and messengers are requested to tap gently on the window of a little pigeon-hole at the side.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It lurks behind the newspaper offices with discreet ground-glass windows, unpretentious, and obscurely peaceful.
black-glass
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From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
brass-buttoned
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From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
Clubland
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From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
corenounUS /kɔːr/
a small group of indispensable persons or things
From this reading It is the hidden core of newspaper land.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading It lurks behind the newspaper offices with discreet ground-glass windows, unpretentious, and obscurely peaceful.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Strangers and messengers are requested to tap gently on the window of a little pigeon-hole at the side.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
ground-glass
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From this reading It lurks behind the newspaper offices with discreet ground-glass windows, unpretentious, and obscurely peaceful.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
not accessible to view
From this reading It is the hidden core of newspaper land.
Holborn
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From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the hidden core of newspaper land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the hidden core of newspaper land.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It is the hidden core of newspaper land.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
letteredadjectiveUS /ˈletərd/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
lurksverbUS /lɜːrks/
third-person singular of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading It lurks behind the newspaper offices with discreet ground-glass windows, unpretentious, and obscurely peaceful.
lustrousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌstrəs/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Strangers and messengers are requested to tap gently on the window of a little pigeon-hole at the side.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It is the hidden core of newspaper land.
not any; not one
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
obscurelyadverb
in an obscure manner
From this reading It lurks behind the newspaper offices with discreet ground-glass windows, unpretentious, and obscurely peaceful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It lurks behind the newspaper offices with discreet ground-glass windows, unpretentious, and obscurely peaceful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
and nothing more
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading It lurks behind the newspaper offices with discreet ground-glass windows, unpretentious, and obscurely peaceful.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
pigeon-hole
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From this reading Strangers and messengers are requested to tap gently on the window of a little pigeon-hole at the side.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Strangers and messengers are requested to tap gently on the window of a little pigeon-hole at the side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Strangers and messengers are requested to tap gently on the window of a little pigeon-hole at the side.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Strangers and messengers are requested to tap gently on the window of a little pigeon-hole at the side.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading Strangers and messengers are requested to tap gently on the window of a little pigeon-hole at the side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strangers and messengers are requested to tap gently on the window of a little pigeon-hole at the side.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading It lurks behind the newspaper offices with discreet ground-glass windows, unpretentious, and obscurely peaceful.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ELIZABETH I The Pen Club stands far away from Clubland up a narrow court that leads from Fleet Street, into the maze of the little streets and courts that finally emerge on Holborn.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No porter in brass-buttoned uniform guards its doors--indeed, it has but one, and that a door with a lustrous, black-glass panel, with a golden message of "Members Only" lettered upon it.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Strangers and messengers are requested to tap gently on the window of a little pigeon-hole at the side.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It lurks behind the newspaper offices with discreet ground-glass windows, unpretentious, and obscurely peaceful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It lurks behind the newspaper offices with discreet ground-glass windows, unpretentious, and obscurely peaceful.
