used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
highly skilled
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading GAY STREET SETTLES DOWN Tramp, tramp, upon the little porch.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading This was fifteen-year-old Rufus’s exclamation.
fifteen-year-old
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was fifteen-year-old Rufus’s exclamation.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading GAY STREET SETTLES DOWN Tramp, tramp, upon the little porch.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hi!"
hospitablyadverb
in a hospitable manner
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GAY STREET SETTLES DOWN Tramp, tramp, upon the little porch.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
on one occasion
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading GAY STREET SETTLES DOWN Tramp, tramp, upon the little porch.
Rufus's
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From this reading This was fifteen-year-old Rufus’s exclamation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
SETTLESnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading GAY STREET SETTLES DOWN Tramp, tramp, upon the little porch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading GAY STREET SETTLES DOWN Tramp, tramp, upon the little porch.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GAY STREET SETTLES DOWN Tramp, tramp, upon the little porch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was fifteen-year-old Rufus’s exclamation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
TrampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading GAY STREET SETTLES DOWN Tramp, tramp, upon the little porch.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GAY STREET SETTLES DOWN Tramp, tramp, upon the little porch.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was fifteen-year-old Rufus’s exclamation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The door opened hospitably at once into the living-room, so that the four were able at a glance to see what had been accomplished, and they immediately gave voice to their surprise.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Peter flung the door wide, and in marched the four male members of the house of Bell.
