used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Come in,” he said, and added: “if you please.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Am I interrupting you?” he asked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The little head of Mr. Daver appeared round the opening of the door, anxiety and apology in every line of his peculiar face.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading The little head of Mr. Daver appeared round the opening of the door, anxiety and apology in every line of his peculiar face.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The little head of Mr. Daver appeared round the opening of the door, anxiety and apology in every line of his peculiar face.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Am I interrupting you?” he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come in,” he said, and added: “if you please.”
conformingadjectiveUS /kənˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
Daver
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little head of Mr. Daver appeared round the opening of the door, anxiety and apology in every line of his peculiar face.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
dressing-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The little head of Mr. Daver appeared round the opening of the door, anxiety and apology in every line of his peculiar face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The little head of Mr. Daver appeared round the opening of the door, anxiety and apology in every line of his peculiar face.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
hairbrushnoun
a brush used to groom a person's hair
From this reading He paused, a well-worn hairbrush in his hand, and looked round.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He paused, a well-worn hairbrush in his hand, and looked round.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The little head of Mr. Daver appeared round the opening of the door, anxiety and apology in every line of his peculiar face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Am I interrupting you?” he asked.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Come in,” he said, and added: “if you please.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading “Am I interrupting you?” he asked.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The little head of Mr. Daver appeared round the opening of the door, anxiety and apology in every line of his peculiar face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little head of Mr. Daver appeared round the opening of the door, anxiety and apology in every line of his peculiar face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He paused, a well-worn hairbrush in his hand, and looked round.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
a form of address for a man
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The little head of Mr. Daver appeared round the opening of the door, anxiety and apology in every line of his peculiar face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused, a well-worn hairbrush in his hand, and looked round.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The little head of Mr. Daver appeared round the opening of the door, anxiety and apology in every line of his peculiar face.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Come in,” he said, and added: “if you please.”
Reeder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He paused, a well-worn hairbrush in his hand, and looked round.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Come in,” he said, and added: “if you please.”
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading He paused, a well-worn hairbrush in his hand, and looked round.
at the time that
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ was in his room, laying out his moderate toilet requirements on the dressing-table, and meditating upon the waste of time involved in conforming to fashion--for he had dressed for dinner--when there came a tap at the door.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Come in,” he said, and added: “if you please.”
