used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
anew
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
backslidingnounUS /ˈbækslaɪdɪŋ/
a failure to maintain a higher state
From this reading It was surrender and backsliding into my wolfishness, and Hermine would scarcely forgive it me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I could not do otherwise.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
an occurrence of something
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
cloak-room
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From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I could not do otherwise.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Now I stood at the counter.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
disillusionmentnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənmənt/
freeing from false belief or illusions
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I could not do otherwise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading It was surrender and backsliding into my wolfishness, and Hermine would scarcely forgive it me.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
Hermine
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From this reading It was surrender and backsliding into my wolfishness, and Hermine would scarcely forgive it me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was surrender and backsliding into my wolfishness, and Hermine would scarcely forgive it me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
look-out
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From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was surrender and backsliding into my wolfishness, and Hermine would scarcely forgive it me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I could not do otherwise.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I stood at the counter.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
in other respects or ways
From this reading But I could not do otherwise.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was surrender and backsliding into my wolfishness, and Hermine would scarcely forgive it me.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
squeezedverbUS /skwiːzd/
past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
not in physical motion
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Now I stood at the counter.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading It was surrender and backsliding into my wolfishness, and Hermine would scarcely forgive it me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus it was that, at about one o’clock, in anger and disillusionment I steered a course for the cloak-room, to put on my coat again and go.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
wolfishness
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From this reading It was surrender and backsliding into my wolfishness, and Hermine would scarcely forgive it me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was surrender and backsliding into my wolfishness, and Hermine would scarcely forgive it me.
but in spite of that
From this reading All the way as I squeezed through the throng to the cloak-room, I still kept a careful look-out in case I might yet see one of my friends, but in vain.
