used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
placed crosswise
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The notepaper was the notepaper of the Hotel de Paris, the date the night before, the words few and unmistakable:
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The notepaper was the notepaper of the Hotel de Paris, the date the night before, the words few and unmistakable:
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
highest in quality
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The notepaper was the notepaper of the Hotel de Paris, the date the night before, the words few and unmistakable:
Hunterleys
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From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
set down according to a plan
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The notepaper was the notepaper of the Hotel de Paris, the date the night before, the words few and unmistakable:
notepapernoun
writing paper intended for writing short notes or letters
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The notepaper was the notepaper of the Hotel de Paris, the date the night before, the words few and unmistakable:
by chance
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
in the direction of
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
a source of difficulty
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading The notepaper was the notepaper of the Hotel de Paris, the date the night before, the words few and unmistakable:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
precisely as stated
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE At ten o'clock the next morning, Hunterleys crossed the sunlit gardens towards the English bank, to receive what was, perhaps, the greatest shock of his life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few minutes later he stood before the mahogany counter, his eyes fixed upon the half sheet of notepaper which the manager had laid before him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
but in spite of that
From this reading The words were few enough and simple enough, yet they constituted for him a message written in the very ink of tragedy.
