used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Everything about him, packed in boxes and traveling bags, seemed prepared for instant journey.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the contrary, he was as urgent as a school child.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Everything about him, packed in boxes and traveling bags, seemed prepared for instant journey.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Everything about him, packed in boxes and traveling bags, seemed prepared for instant journey.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
a young person of either sex
From this reading On the contrary, he was as urgent as a school child.
clocksnounUS /klɑːks/
European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, he was as urgent as a school child.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
the act of departing
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything about him, packed in boxes and traveling bags, seemed prepared for instant journey.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Everything about him, packed in boxes and traveling bags, seemed prepared for instant journey.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
imitativeadjectiveUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪv/
marked by or given to imitation
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Everything about him, packed in boxes and traveling bags, seemed prepared for instant journey.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Everything about him, packed in boxes and traveling bags, seemed prepared for instant journey.
and nothing more
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
engage in
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Everything about him, packed in boxes and traveling bags, seemed prepared for instant journey.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Everything about him, packed in boxes and traveling bags, seemed prepared for instant journey.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
an educational institution
From this reading On the contrary, he was as urgent as a school child.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everything about him, packed in boxes and traveling bags, seemed prepared for instant journey.
Serigny
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From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
SERIGNY'S
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From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need for concealing his gratification and the intense impatience he felt to know results, nor did he make any attempt at concealment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Everything about him, packed in boxes and traveling bags, seemed prepared for instant journey.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading On the contrary, he was as urgent as a school child.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Serigny was already in his rooms, intent on some business, and opened his door himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
at the time that
From this reading SERIGNY'S DEPARTURE The clocks were striking, one after the other in monotonous imitative fashion, the hour of nine when I delivered my horse to a sleepy groom at the little tavern just outside the Versailles gate.
