used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There's someone sick at Brown's Hotel," said Adrian, "a friend of mine.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading OUTFACING THE ENEMY "Wait," said Adrian, hurriedly.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He relighted the lamp and, going to the inner door, called softly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "There's someone sick at Brown's Hotel," said Adrian, "a friend of mine.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
next to; at the side of
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
Brown'snounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "There's someone sick at Brown's Hotel," said Adrian, "a friend of mine.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He relighted the lamp and, going to the inner door, called softly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He relighted the lamp and, going to the inner door, called softly.
an opposing military force
From this reading OUTFACING THE ENEMY "Wait," said Adrian, hurriedly.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "There's someone sick at Brown's Hotel," said Adrian, "a friend of mine.
a young female
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
the act of departing
From this reading He relighted the lamp and, going to the inner door, called softly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He relighted the lamp and, going to the inner door, called softly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "There's someone sick at Brown's Hotel," said Adrian, "a friend of mine.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading OUTFACING THE ENEMY "Wait," said Adrian, hurriedly.
located inward
From this reading He relighted the lamp and, going to the inner door, called softly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Adrian?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, Adrian?"
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading He relighted the lamp and, going to the inner door, called softly.
light-hairedadjective
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "There's someone sick at Brown's Hotel," said Adrian, "a friend of mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
OUTFACING
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From this reading OUTFACING THE ENEMY "Wait," said Adrian, hurriedly.
relighted
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From this reading He relighted the lamp and, going to the inner door, called softly.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading OUTFACING THE ENEMY "Wait," said Adrian, hurriedly.
cut with a saw
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "There's someone sick at Brown's Hotel," said Adrian, "a friend of mine.
with low volume
From this reading He relighted the lamp and, going to the inner door, called softly.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "There's someone sick at Brown's Hotel," said Adrian, "a friend of mine.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUTFACING THE ENEMY "Wait," said Adrian, hurriedly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
There's
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From this reading "There's someone sick at Brown's Hotel," said Adrian, "a friend of mine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He relighted the lamp and, going to the inner door, called softly.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading OUTFACING THE ENEMY "Wait," said Adrian, hurriedly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Adrian?"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading There was an agitated rustle; then the door swung back and Stanley saw the figure of his wife, beside whom stood the light-haired girl.
