used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
how long something has existed
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He made a stiff pretence of rising to greet the doctor as he entered, and then resumed his elbow-chair.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
Barracombe
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From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
directoriesnounUS /daɪˈrektəriz/
plural of “directory” — an alphabetical list of names and addresses
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He made a stiff pretence of rising to greet the doctor as he entered, and then resumed his elbow-chair.
elbow-chair
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From this reading He made a stiff pretence of rising to greet the doctor as he entered, and then resumed his elbow-chair.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He made a stiff pretence of rising to greet the doctor as he entered, and then resumed his elbow-chair.
divisible by two
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
a man of refinement
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He made a stiff pretence of rising to greet the doctor as he entered, and then resumed his elbow-chair.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
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 rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
justice-room
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From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
latticedadjective
having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
for more time
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made a stiff pretence of rising to greet the doctor as he entered, and then resumed his elbow-chair.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
not any; not one
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
plebeiannounUS /pləˈbiːən/
one of the common people
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading He made a stiff pretence of rising to greet the doctor as he entered, and then resumed his elbow-chair.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
with speed
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
on the contrary
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading He made a stiff pretence of rising to greet the doctor as he entered, and then resumed his elbow-chair.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He made a stiff pretence of rising to greet the doctor as he entered, and then resumed his elbow-chair.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading He made a stiff pretence of rising to greet the doctor as he entered, and then resumed his elbow-chair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He made a stiff pretence of rising to greet the doctor as he entered, and then resumed his elbow-chair.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
unwrinkledadjective
not wrinkled or creased
From this reading His face was smooth and unwrinkled, as the faces of prosperous and self-satisfied persons sometimes are, even after sixty, which was the age Sir Timothy had attained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading The rapidly failing daylight showed a large elderly, rather pompous gentleman, with a bald head, grizzled whiskers, and heavy plebeian features.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The justice-room was a small apartment in the older portion of Barracombe House; the low windows were heavily latticed, and faced west.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
produce a literary work
From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
writing-table
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From this reading Sir Timothy sat before his writing-table, which was heaped with papers, directories, and maps; but he could no longer see to read or write.
