used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
(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 So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
Bertram
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From this reading Certainly, Sir Bertram was in, Mr. Gregory was in, and Mr. Henry was in.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
the two together, not just one
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly, Sir Bertram was in, Mr. Gregory was in, and Mr. Henry was in.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Hullo, Major!" he exclaimed genially.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
geniallyadverb
in an affable manner
From this reading "Hullo, Major!" he exclaimed genially.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Glad to see you.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Certainly, Sir Bertram was in, Mr. Gregory was in, and Mr. Henry was in.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Certainly, Sir Bertram was in, Mr. Gregory was in, and Mr. Henry was in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hullo, Major!" he exclaimed genially.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Hullo, Major!" he exclaimed genially.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Certainly, Sir Bertram was in, Mr. Gregory was in, and Mr. Henry was in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
Rawson
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From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
rooknounUS /rʊk/
(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Glad to see you.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
term of address for a man
From this reading Certainly, Sir Bertram was in, Mr. Gregory was in, and Mr. Henry was in.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Glad to see you.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
accept gladly
From this reading So far as the countenance of so perfect a servant as Rawson could betray any expression at all, there was both welcome and a suggestion of hospitality in his manner as he received the callers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Bertram appeared almost at that moment, coming out of the gun room with a rook rifle under his arm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad to see you.
