used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Jimmy did not attempt to go back to the cottage.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jimmy did not attempt to go back to the cottage.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading True, the brandy did restore him a little, but the memory of Jimmy's words remained.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, the brandy did restore him a little, but the memory of Jimmy's words remained.
CanonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Jimmy did not attempt to go back to the cottage.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jimmy did not attempt to go back to the cottage.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jimmy did not attempt to go back to the cottage.
death of a person
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
GrimmeradjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪmər/
comparative of “grim” — not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, the brandy did restore him a little, but the memory of Jimmy's words remained.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Jimmy did not attempt to go back to the cottage.
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading True, the brandy did restore him a little, but the memory of Jimmy's words remained.
and nothing more
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading True, the brandy did restore him a little, but the memory of Jimmy's words remained.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
Master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading True, the brandy did restore him a little, but the memory of Jimmy's words remained.
motor-car
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From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jimmy did not attempt to go back to the cottage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
refreshment-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading True, the brandy did restore him a little, but the memory of Jimmy's words remained.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading True, the brandy did restore him a little, but the memory of Jimmy's words remained.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
make steady
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jimmy did not attempt to go back to the cottage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jimmy did not attempt to go back to the cottage.
tonneau
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From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
in the direction of
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, the brandy did restore him a little, but the memory of Jimmy's words remained.
hard to endure
From this reading As a matter of fact, that grave personage had eventually entered the refreshment-room, feeling he needed something to steady his nerves after such a trying interview.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
precisely as stated
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
at the time that
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instead, he walked very slowly up the street towards the hotel, the door of which he was just entering when the Grimmer motor-car dashed past with the Canon sitting very erect in the tonneau.
the words that are spoken
From this reading True, the brandy did restore him a little, but the memory of Jimmy's words remained.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading He never forgot them, and, as his wrath subsided, they began to affect him in another way, making him ask himself whether, after all, he had read some of his Master's words aright.
