used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had never seen him before, and his personality at once interested me.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He rose immediately at my entrance, and I could feel that he was taking more than usual note of my appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
completely unclothed
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had never seen him before, and his personality at once interested me.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading He was a small man, grey-haired, keen-eyed, clean shaven.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He rose immediately at my entrance, and I could feel that he was taking more than usual note of my appearance.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He rose immediately at my entrance, and I could feel that he was taking more than usual note of my appearance.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He rose immediately at my entrance, and I could feel that he was taking more than usual note of my appearance.
set up or found
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
GRACIOUSNESSnounUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/
excellence of manners or social conduct
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
grey-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading He was a small man, grey-haired, keen-eyed, clean shaven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had never seen him before, and his personality at once interested me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a small man, grey-haired, keen-eyed, clean shaven.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had never seen him before, and his personality at once interested me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had never seen him before, and his personality at once interested me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He rose immediately at my entrance, and I could feel that he was taking more than usual note of my appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I had never seen him before, and his personality at once interested me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
keen-eyedadjective
having keen eyesight
From this reading He was a small man, grey-haired, keen-eyed, clean shaven.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a small man, grey-haired, keen-eyed, clean shaven.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had never seen him before, and his personality at once interested me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He rose immediately at my entrance, and I could feel that he was taking more than usual note of my appearance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He rose immediately at my entrance, and I could feel that he was taking more than usual note of my appearance.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had never seen him before, and his personality at once interested me.
a brief written record
From this reading He rose immediately at my entrance, and I could feel that he was taking more than usual note of my appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
on one occasion
From this reading I had never seen him before, and his personality at once interested me.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading I had never seen him before, and his personality at once interested me.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
quarter-past
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From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose immediately at my entrance, and I could feel that he was taking more than usual note of my appearance.
Rowchester
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From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had never seen him before, and his personality at once interested me.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading He was a small man, grey-haired, keen-eyed, clean shaven.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a small man, grey-haired, keen-eyed, clean shaven.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He rose immediately at my entrance, and I could feel that he was taking more than usual note of my appearance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He rose immediately at my entrance, and I could feel that he was taking more than usual note of my appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He rose immediately at my entrance, and I could feel that he was taking more than usual note of my appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GRACIOUSNESS OF THE DUKE At a quarter-past three that afternoon I was ushered into the presence of the Duke of Rowchester.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
workroomnounUS /ˈwɜːrkruːm/
room where work is done
From this reading He received me in a somewhat bare apartment, which he alluded to as his workroom, and I found him seated before a desk strewn with papers.
