Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

on or to one side

From this reading Frank gave a glance at this personage, pushed him aside, and rushed upstairs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading He burst into the drawing-room,-- no Beatrice was there.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

an ardent follower and admirer

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading He burst into the drawing-room,-- no Beatrice was there.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and a folding hood

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He burst into the drawing-room,-- no Beatrice was there.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Frank gave a glance at this personage, pushed him aside, and rushed upstairs.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Frank gave a glance at this personage, pushed him aside, and rushed upstairs.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The thin man stared at Frank, and touched the hat which was on his head.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He burst into the drawing-room,-- no Beatrice was there.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The thin man stared at Frank, and touched the hat which was on his head.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Frank gave a glance at this personage, pushed him aside, and rushed upstairs.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He burst into the drawing-room,-- no Beatrice was there.

a detailed list of all the items in stock

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

not any; not one

From this reading He burst into the drawing-room,-- no Beatrice was there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The thin man stared at Frank, and touched the hat which was on his head.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading Frank gave a glance at this personage, pushed him aside, and rushed upstairs.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Frank gave a glance at this personage, pushed him aside, and rushed upstairs.

done under pressure

From this reading Frank gave a glance at this personage, pushed him aside, and rushed upstairs.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

plural of “small” — the slender part of the back

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The thin man stared at Frank, and touched the hat which was on his head.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He burst into the drawing-room,-- no Beatrice was there.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Frank gave a glance at this personage, pushed him aside, and rushed upstairs.

having come into contact

From this reading The thin man stared at Frank, and touched the hat which was on his head.

the topmost one of two

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.

on a floor above

From this reading Frank gave a glance at this personage, pushed him aside, and rushed upstairs.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Buy Frank had arrived in Curzon Street, leaped from the cabriolet, knocked at the door, which was opened by a strange-looking man in a buff waistcoat and corduroy smalls.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A thin elderly man, with a manuscript book in his hands, appeared engaged in examining the furniture, and making an inventory, with the aid of Madame di Negra's upper servant.