used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Disobey me, and your blood be upon your own head."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
antechambernounUS /ˈæntetʃeɪmbər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading "Lead on!" said Lady Rookwood, pressing towards the antechamber.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Disobey me, and your blood be upon your own head."
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Disobey me, and your blood be upon your own head."
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
DisobeyverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading Disobey me, and your blood be upon your own head."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
moving swiftly
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "No matter; follow."
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Disobey me, and your blood be upon your own head."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Lead on!" said Lady Rookwood, pressing towards the antechamber.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "Lead on!" said Lady Rookwood, pressing towards the antechamber.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "No matter; follow."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Disobey me, and your blood be upon your own head."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No matter; follow."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Lead on!" said Lady Rookwood, pressing towards the antechamber.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Disobey me, and your blood be upon your own head."
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading "Lead on!" said Lady Rookwood, pressing towards the antechamber.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
Rookwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Lead on!" said Lady Rookwood, pressing towards the antechamber.
Rookwood's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Lead on!" said Lady Rookwood, pressing towards the antechamber.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
the season of growth
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Lead on!" said Lady Rookwood, pressing towards the antechamber.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
having come into contact
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
in the direction of
From this reading "Lead on!" said Lady Rookwood, pressing towards the antechamber.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Disobey me, and your blood be upon your own head."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Luke touched a spring, and the panel flying open, disclosed a dim recess, into which he entered; and, seizing Lady Rookwood's hand, dragged her after him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The door I mean is there," pointing to another part of the room--"that panel,--" "Ha! how know you that?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Disobey me, and your blood be upon your own head."
