used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Once or twice he paused and looked around, to be sure that he was not followed.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When he had arrived as far as the Hotel de Prince de Galles, he crossed the road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he had arrived as far as the Hotel de Prince de Galles, he crossed the road.
ashnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Once or twice he paused and looked around, to be sure that he was not followed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
placed crosswise
From this reading When he had arrived as far as the Hotel de Prince de Galles, he crossed the road.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading When he had arrived as far as the Hotel de Prince de Galles, he crossed the road.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When he had arrived as far as the Hotel de Prince de Galles, he crossed the road.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Once or twice he paused and looked around, to be sure that he was not followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
GallesverbUS /ɡeɪlz/
third-person singular of “gall” — become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
From this reading When he had arrived as far as the Hotel de Prince de Galles, he crossed the road.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had arrived as far as the Hotel de Prince de Galles, he crossed the road.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading From here he walked very quickly and took three turns in rapid succession.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
Hunterleys
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From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Once or twice he paused and looked around, to be sure that he was not followed.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once or twice he paused and looked around, to be sure that he was not followed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
on one occasion
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
and nothing more
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice he paused and looked around, to be sure that he was not followed.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Once or twice he paused and looked around, to be sure that he was not followed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading When he had arrived as far as the Hotel de Prince de Galles, he crossed the road.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
with speed
From this reading From here he walked very quickly and took three turns in rapid succession.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading From here he walked very quickly and took three turns in rapid succession.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When he had arrived as far as the Hotel de Prince de Galles, he crossed the road.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading From here he walked very quickly and took three turns in rapid succession.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Once or twice he paused and looked around, to be sure that he was not followed.
carry out
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once or twice he paused and looked around, to be sure that he was not followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From here he walked very quickly and took three turns in rapid succession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading From here he walked very quickly and took three turns in rapid succession.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading From here he walked very quickly and took three turns in rapid succession.
two times
From this reading Once or twice he paused and looked around, to be sure that he was not followed.
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading He left the place by an unfrequented entrance and commenced at once to climb to the back part of the town.
precisely as stated
From this reading From here he walked very quickly and took three turns in rapid succession.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading From here he walked very quickly and took three turns in rapid succession.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading A MIDNIGHT CONFERENCE Hunterleys remained in the hotel only long enough to change his straw hat for a cap, put on a long, light overcoat and take an ash stick from his wardrobe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once or twice he paused and looked around, to be sure that he was not followed.
at the time that
From this reading When he had arrived as far as the Hotel de Prince de Galles, he crossed the road.
