used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I shall return," she said, "in a quarter of an hour."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked for a moment steadily at her friend, and then turned away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She looked for a moment steadily at her friend, and then turned away.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading The Baroness, stopping only to light a cigarette, moved towards the door.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading The Baroness, stopping only to light a cigarette, moved towards the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The Baroness, stopping only to light a cigarette, moved towards the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She looked for a moment steadily at her friend, and then turned away.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She looked for a moment steadily at her friend, and then turned away.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She looked for a moment steadily at her friend, and then turned away.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I shall return," she said, "in a quarter of an hour."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall return," she said, "in a quarter of an hour."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I shall return," she said, "in a quarter of an hour."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The Baroness, stopping only to light a cigarette, moved towards the door.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked for a moment steadily at her friend, and then turned away.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
a particular point in time
From this reading She looked for a moment steadily at her friend, and then turned away.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The Baroness, stopping only to light a cigarette, moved towards the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I shall return," she said, "in a quarter of an hour."
and nothing more
From this reading The Baroness, stopping only to light a cigarette, moved towards the door.
OUTCASTnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
one of four equal parts
From this reading "I shall return," she said, "in a quarter of an hour."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I shall return," she said, "in a quarter of an hour."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I shall return," she said, "in a quarter of an hour."
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading Whisky and soda, wine and sandwiches were upon the sideboard.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall return," she said, "in a quarter of an hour."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I shall return," she said, "in a quarter of an hour."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
sideboardnoun
a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
From this reading Whisky and soda, wine and sandwiches were upon the sideboard.
sodanounUS /ˈsoʊdə/
a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
From this reading Whisky and soda, wine and sandwiches were upon the sideboard.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading She looked for a moment steadily at her friend, and then turned away.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading The Baroness, stopping only to light a cigarette, moved towards the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She looked for a moment steadily at her friend, and then turned away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Baroness, stopping only to light a cigarette, moved towards the door.
in the direction of
From this reading The Baroness, stopping only to light a cigarette, moved towards the door.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She looked for a moment steadily at her friend, and then turned away.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whisky and soda, wine and sandwiches were upon the sideboard.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whisky and soda, wine and sandwiches were upon the sideboard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OUTCAST The room into which a waiting man servant showed them was large and handsomely furnished.
WhiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Whisky and soda, wine and sandwiches were upon the sideboard.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Whisky and soda, wine and sandwiches were upon the sideboard.
