used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A DEN OF LIONS, AND THEREAFTER.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
Adela
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From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN A DEN OF LIONS, AND THEREAFTER.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you ill?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What have you been doing to yourself?"
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
Cunyngham's
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From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
DENnounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading IN A DEN OF LIONS, AND THEREAFTER.
dinner-party
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From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading What have you been doing to yourself?"
dressing-gown
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From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Linn, what's the matter with you?" he exclaimed, looking at him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What have you been doing to yourself?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Linn, what's the matter with you?" he exclaimed, looking at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Are you ill?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A DEN OF LIONS, AND THEREAFTER.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
Linn
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From this reading "Linn, what's the matter with you?" he exclaimed, looking at him.
Lionel's
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From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
LIONSnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading IN A DEN OF LIONS, AND THEREAFTER.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Linn, what's the matter with you?" he exclaimed, looking at him.
Mangan
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From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Linn, what's the matter with you?" he exclaimed, looking at him.
Maurice
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From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN A DEN OF LIONS, AND THEREAFTER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
THEREAFTERadverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading IN A DEN OF LIONS, AND THEREAFTER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What have you been doing to yourself?"
what's
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From this reading "Linn, what's the matter with you?" he exclaimed, looking at him.
at the time that
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Linn, what's the matter with you?" he exclaimed, looking at him.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading When Maurice Mangan, according to appointment, called at Lionel's rooms on the evening of Lady Adela Cunyngham's dinner-party, he was surprised to find his friend seated in front of the fire, wrapped up in a dressing-gown.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Linn, what's the matter with you?" he exclaimed, looking at him.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading What have you been doing to yourself?"
