used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
being joined in close association
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane is connected, he tells me, with the Department of Justice.”
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
travel across or pass over
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
placed crosswise
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane is connected, he tells me, with the Department of Justice.”
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane, Mademoiselle Fielding,” said the matron nervously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
a young female
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
the act of departing
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane is connected, he tells me, with the Department of Justice.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
high-poweredadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈpaʊərd/
vigorously energetic or forceful
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane is connected, he tells me, with the Department of Justice.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane is connected, he tells me, with the Department of Justice.”
Lafrane
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From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane, Mademoiselle Fielding,” said the matron nervously.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane, Mademoiselle Fielding,” said the matron nervously.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
matron's
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From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane is connected, he tells me, with the Department of Justice.”
the force of workers available
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
military-appearing
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From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane, Mademoiselle Fielding,” said the matron nervously.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane, Mademoiselle Fielding,” said the matron nervously.
ObeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane is connected, he tells me, with the Department of Justice.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane, Mademoiselle Fielding,” said the matron nervously.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
cut with a saw
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane is connected, he tells me, with the Department of Justice.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
very small
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
at the time that
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
which person or people
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Obeying the summons, Ruth crossed the wide entrance hall and saw in the court a high-powered, open touring car in which sat two military-appearing men, although neither was in uniform.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Monsieur Lafrane is connected, he tells me, with the Department of Justice.”
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading It was when Ruth was going off duty for the day that the matron sent for her to come to the office before going to her own cell, as the tiny immaculate little rooms were called in which the Red Cross workers slept.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the matron’s room was another—a tall, dark young man, who arose from his chair the instant the girl entered the room.
