used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Evidently he was a serving-man, just as one sees in most old houses.
blemishnounUS /ˈblemɪʃ/
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
From this reading His clothes were spotlessly clean, the buckles on his shoes shone, his stockings were without blemish.
bucklesnounUS /ˈbʌkəlz/
plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
From this reading His clothes were spotlessly clean, the buckles on his shoes shone, his stockings were without blemish.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading His clothes were spotlessly clean, the buckles on his shoes shone, his stockings were without blemish.
clothing in general
From this reading His clothes were spotlessly clean, the buckles on his shoes shone, his stockings were without blemish.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Even then I concluded that he was one who had spent most of his life in some well-ordered house.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A little old man entered.
divisible by two
From this reading Even then I concluded that he was one who had spent most of his life in some well-ordered house.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently he was a serving-man, just as one sees in most old houses.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently he was a serving-man, just as one sees in most old houses.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even then I concluded that he was one who had spent most of his life in some well-ordered house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Even then I concluded that he was one who had spent most of his life in some well-ordered house.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Evidently he was a serving-man, just as one sees in most old houses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
and nothing more
From this reading Evidently he was a serving-man, just as one sees in most old houses.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Even then I concluded that he was one who had spent most of his life in some well-ordered house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little old man entered.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A little old man entered.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Evidently he was a serving-man, just as one sees in most old houses.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
NAOMInounUS /neɪˈoʊmi/
the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
information about recent and important events
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even then I concluded that he was one who had spent most of his life in some well-ordered house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A little old man entered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His clothes were spotlessly clean, the buckles on his shoes shone, his stockings were without blemish.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Evidently he was a serving-man, just as one sees in most old houses.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
cut with a saw
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Evidently he was a serving-man, just as one sees in most old houses.
serving-man
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From this reading Evidently he was a serving-man, just as one sees in most old houses.
a particular situation
From this reading His clothes were spotlessly clean, the buckles on his shoes shone, his stockings were without blemish.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading His clothes were spotlessly clean, the buckles on his shoes shone, his stockings were without blemish.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even then I concluded that he was one who had spent most of his life in some well-ordered house.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Even then I concluded that he was one who had spent most of his life in some well-ordered house.
spotlesslyadverb
in a spotless manner
From this reading His clothes were spotlessly clean, the buckles on his shoes shone, his stockings were without blemish.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading His clothes were spotlessly clean, the buckles on his shoes shone, his stockings were without blemish.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even then I concluded that he was one who had spent most of his life in some well-ordered house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Even then I concluded that he was one who had spent most of his life in some well-ordered house.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Evidently he was a serving-man, just as one sees in most old houses.
well-orderedadjective
ordered well
From this reading Even then I concluded that he was one who had spent most of his life in some well-ordered house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His clothes were spotlessly clean, the buckles on his shoes shone, his stockings were without blemish.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MY EXPERIENCE IN MY PRISON--I AM TOLD TERRIBLE NEWS ABOUT NAOMI I looked eagerly toward the direction from which I had heard the sound, and saw a door opening.
which person or people
From this reading Even then I concluded that he was one who had spent most of his life in some well-ordered house.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His clothes were spotlessly clean, the buckles on his shoes shone, his stockings were without blemish.
