used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another subordinate, lurking in the background, threw open the door of the library, into which the visitor was ushered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He left his automobile in a secluded place and found the door open as he mounted the steps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He left his automobile in a secluded place and found the door open as he mounted the steps.
a line of approach
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Another subordinate, lurking in the background, threw open the door of the library, into which the visitor was ushered.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
placed crosswise
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He left his automobile in a secluded place and found the door open as he mounted the steps.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Rawson, unrecognising, stony of face and feature, took his name.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Rawson, unrecognising, stony of face and feature, took his name.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading A footman relieved him of his hat and gloves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
set up or found
From this reading He left his automobile in a secluded place and found the door open as he mounted the steps.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading A footman relieved him of his hat and gloves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
half-past
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From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A footman relieved him of his hat and gloves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A footman relieved him of his hat and gloves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Another subordinate, lurking in the background, threw open the door of the library, into which the visitor was ushered.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left his automobile in a secluded place and found the door open as he mounted the steps.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Another subordinate, lurking in the background, threw open the door of the library, into which the visitor was ushered.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Another subordinate, lurking in the background, threw open the door of the library, into which the visitor was ushered.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Rawson, unrecognising, stony of face and feature, took his name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He left his automobile in a secluded place and found the door open as he mounted the steps.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He left his automobile in a secluded place and found the door open as he mounted the steps.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
Rawson
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From this reading Rawson, unrecognising, stony of face and feature, took his name.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading A footman relieved him of his hat and gloves.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading He left his automobile in a secluded place and found the door open as he mounted the steps.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
a particular situation
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He left his automobile in a secluded place and found the door open as he mounted the steps.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Rawson, unrecognising, stony of face and feature, took his name.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading Another subordinate, lurking in the background, threw open the door of the library, into which the visitor was ushered.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Another subordinate, lurking in the background, threw open the door of the library, into which the visitor was ushered.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Rawson, unrecognising, stony of face and feature, took his name.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
two-seated
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From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
unrecognising
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From this reading Rawson, unrecognising, stony of face and feature, took his name.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Another subordinate, lurking in the background, threw open the door of the library, into which the visitor was ushered.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
someone who visits
From this reading Another subordinate, lurking in the background, threw open the door of the library, into which the visitor was ushered.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At half-past twelve on the following morning Mr. Peter Johnson, dressed in a blue serge suit and patent shoes--a costume which, after much deliberation, he deemed suitable for the enterprise on which he was bent--mounted his two-seated car, drove through the village, exchanging polite greetings with one or two of his recent acquaintances, and, after a moment's wait at the lodge gates, proceeded at a subdued pace along the winding road which crossed the park and up through the great avenue to the front entrance of the Hall.
