used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With growing curiosity he set about examining his surroundings.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading If this belonged to Albert Peet's establishment, he surely did himself proud.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He stepped back in the room, drew the door shut, bolted it.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading If this belonged to Albert Peet's establishment, he surely did himself proud.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading He stepped back in the room, drew the door shut, bolted it.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading With growing curiosity he set about examining his surroundings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If this belonged to Albert Peet's establishment, he surely did himself proud.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He stepped back in the room, drew the door shut, bolted it.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He stepped back in the room, drew the door shut, bolted it.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading If this belonged to Albert Peet's establishment, he surely did himself proud.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading With growing curiosity he set about examining his surroundings.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading With growing curiosity he set about examining his surroundings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stepped back in the room, drew the door shut, bolted it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If this belonged to Albert Peet's establishment, he surely did himself proud.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With growing curiosity he set about examining his surroundings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this belonged to Albert Peet's establishment, he surely did himself proud.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stepped back in the room, drew the door shut, bolted it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He stepped back in the room, drew the door shut, bolted it.
Jaro
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From this reading Jaro sighed.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
paneledadjectiveUS /ˈpænəld/
fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
Peet's
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From this reading If this belonged to Albert Peet's establishment, he surely did himself proud.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading If this belonged to Albert Peet's establishment, he surely did himself proud.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He stepped back in the room, drew the door shut, bolted it.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With growing curiosity he set about examining his surroundings.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading He stepped back in the room, drew the door shut, bolted it.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Jaro sighed.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He stepped back in the room, drew the door shut, bolted it.
sunkenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌŋkən/
having a sunken area
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If this belonged to Albert Peet's establishment, he surely did himself proud.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading With growing curiosity he set about examining his surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He stepped back in the room, drew the door shut, bolted it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this belonged to Albert Peet's establishment, he surely did himself proud.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If this belonged to Albert Peet's establishment, he surely did himself proud.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading He discovered a closet full of rich feminine apparel, then a second door leading through a mirror paneled dressing room into a bath with a sunken tub.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With growing curiosity he set about examining his surroundings.
