used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
react verbally
From this reading "Miss Burgoyne isn't down yet, sir!" she said, in answer to his inquiries.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
BurgoynenounUS /bərˈɡɔɪn/
British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)
From this reading "Miss Burgoyne isn't down yet, sir!" she said, in answer to his inquiries.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading CHANGES.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Miss Burgoyne isn't down yet, sir!" she said, in answer to his inquiries.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
Edgeware
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From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
a man of refinement
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Miss Burgoyne isn't down yet, sir!" she said, in answer to his inquiries.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "Very well, I will wait," said the young man, who seemed rather hurried and nervous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Very well, I will wait," said the young man, who seemed rather hurried and nervous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading "Miss Burgoyne isn't down yet, sir!" she said, in answer to his inquiries.
isn't
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From this reading "Miss Burgoyne isn't down yet, sir!" she said, in answer to his inquiries.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
maid-servant
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From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Very well, I will wait," said the young man, who seemed rather hurried and nervous.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Burgoyne isn't down yet, sir!" she said, in answer to his inquiries.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
as might be expected
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
easily agitated
From this reading "Very well, I will wait," said the young man, who seemed rather hurried and nervous.
not one, and not any
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
on the contrary
From this reading "Very well, I will wait," said the young man, who seemed rather hurried and nervous.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Miss Burgoyne isn't down yet, sir!" she said, in answer to his inquiries.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Very well, I will wait," said the young man, who seemed rather hurried and nervous.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Miss Burgoyne isn't down yet, sir!" she said, in answer to his inquiries.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Miss Burgoyne isn't down yet, sir!" she said, in answer to his inquiries.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well, I will wait," said the young man, who seemed rather hurried and nervous.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Very well, I will wait," said the young man, who seemed rather hurried and nervous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Very well, I will wait," said the young man, who seemed rather hurried and nervous.
which person or people
From this reading The smart little maid-servant who answered the summons appeared to know him, but was naturally none the less surprised by so early a visit.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Very well, I will wait," said the young man, who seemed rather hurried and nervous.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Miss Burgoyne isn't down yet, sir!" she said, in answer to his inquiries.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Shortly after ten on the Wednesday morning a young gentleman clad in travelling costume drove up to the door of a house in Edgeware Road, got out of the hansom, stepped across the pavement, and rang the bell.
