used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As usual, his pipe was between his teeth, and the tobacco smoke hung about him in little clouds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He wore an ancient shooting jacket, and his feet were encased in slippers.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading He wore an ancient shooting jacket, and his feet were encased in slippers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wore an ancient shooting jacket, and his feet were encased in slippers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual, his pipe was between his teeth, and the tobacco smoke hung about him in little clouds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As usual, his pipe was between his teeth, and the tobacco smoke hung about him in little clouds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading As usual, his pipe was between his teeth, and the tobacco smoke hung about him in little clouds.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
DUKE'SnounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
encasedadjectiveUS /enˈkeɪst/
covered or protected with or as if with a case
From this reading He wore an ancient shooting jacket, and his feet were encased in slippers.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I went to his house, little expecting to find him there.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He wore an ancient shooting jacket, and his feet were encased in slippers.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I went to his house, little expecting to find him there.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I went to his house, little expecting to find him there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I went to his house, little expecting to find him there.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I went to his house, little expecting to find him there.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading As usual, his pipe was between his teeth, and the tobacco smoke hung about him in little clouds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wore an ancient shooting jacket, and his feet were encased in slippers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading He wore an ancient shooting jacket, and his feet were encased in slippers.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I went to his house, little expecting to find him there.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading As usual, his pipe was between his teeth, and the tobacco smoke hung about him in little clouds.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He wore an ancient shooting jacket, and his feet were encased in slippers.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading He wore an ancient shooting jacket, and his feet were encased in slippers.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading As usual, his pipe was between his teeth, and the tobacco smoke hung about him in little clouds.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading As usual, his pipe was between his teeth, and the tobacco smoke hung about him in little clouds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I went to his house, little expecting to find him there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I went to his house, little expecting to find him there.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading As usual, his pipe was between his teeth, and the tobacco smoke hung about him in little clouds.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual, his pipe was between his teeth, and the tobacco smoke hung about him in little clouds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DUKE'S MESSAGE It was late, but I felt that I must see Ray.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to his house, little expecting to find him there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wore an ancient shooting jacket, and his feet were encased in slippers.
in or at the place that
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore an ancient shooting jacket, and his feet were encased in slippers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I was shown, however, into the study, where he was hard at work with a pile of correspondence.
