adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Proceeding at once to the library, they were joined a moment later by Ralph Mainwaring and his son.
Chittenden
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From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
DISCOVERIESnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
Dr
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From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
Elliott
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From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
FairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
FollowingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
HobartnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
Hugh
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From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
IMPORTANTadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Proceeding at once to the library, they were joined a moment later by Ralph Mainwaring and his son.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Proceeding at once to the library, they were joined a moment later by Ralph Mainwaring and his son.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading Proceeding at once to the library, they were joined a moment later by Ralph Mainwaring and his son.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
Mainwaring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
Mainwaring's
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From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
Merrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Proceeding at once to the library, they were joined a moment later by Ralph Mainwaring and his son.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Proceeding at once to the library, they were joined a moment later by Ralph Mainwaring and his son.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
others
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From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
ProceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Proceeding at once to the library, they were joined a moment later by Ralph Mainwaring and his son.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
Ralph
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From this reading Proceeding at once to the library, they were joined a moment later by Ralph Mainwaring and his son.
rearnounUS /rɪr/
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Proceeding at once to the library, they were joined a moment later by Ralph Mainwaring and his son.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Proceeding at once to the library, they were joined a moment later by Ralph Mainwaring and his son.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES As the attorney, in response to the summons from Mr. Thornton, hastened from the corridor into the main hall, five gentlemen were slowly ascending the broad stairway, conversing together in subdued tones.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
WhitneynounUS /ˈwɪtni/
United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Following him were Mr. Elliott and Mr. Chittenden, of the firm of Mainwaring & Co., while bringing up the rear were the coroner and a gentleman, somewhat below medium size and of modest appearance, whom the attorney greeted very cordially and afterwards introduced to Mr. Thornton as Mr. Merrick.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading This was Dr. Hobart, Hugh Mainwaring's physician and one of his most intimate friends, although a number of years his junior.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading One, younger than the others and evidently more familiar with the surroundings at Fair Oaks, stepped quickly in advance of the rest and extended his hand to Mr. Whitney in silent greeting.
