used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Got an afternoon express that stopped there.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Got an afternoon express that stopped there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And Miss Pett, having closed the outer and inner doors, came in and glanced inquiringly at him.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And Miss Pett, having closed the outer and inner doors, came in and glanced inquiringly at him.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading And Miss Pett, having closed the outer and inner doors, came in and glanced inquiringly at him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Which way did you come, this time?" she inquired.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Which way did you come, this time?" she inquired.
divestverbUS /daɪˈvest/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And Miss Pett, having closed the outer and inner doors, came in and glanced inquiringly at him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
give expression to
From this reading "Got an afternoon express that stopped there.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
GillnounUS /ɡɪl/
a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
From this reading "High Gill," replied Christopher.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading And Miss Pett, having closed the outer and inner doors, came in and glanced inquiringly at him.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Got an afternoon express that stopped there.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And Miss Pett, having closed the outer and inner doors, came in and glanced inquiringly at him.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "High Gill," replied Christopher.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Miss Pett, having closed the outer and inner doors, came in and glanced inquiringly at him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And Miss Pett, having closed the outer and inner doors, came in and glanced inquiringly at him.
located inward
From this reading And Miss Pett, having closed the outer and inner doors, came in and glanced inquiringly at him.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Which way did you come, this time?" she inquired.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading And Miss Pett, having closed the outer and inner doors, came in and glanced inquiringly at him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading And Miss Pett, having closed the outer and inner doors, came in and glanced inquiringly at him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
mufflernounUS /ˈmʌflər/
a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading And Miss Pett, having closed the outer and inner doors, came in and glanced inquiringly at him.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
Pett
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From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "High Gill," replied Christopher.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Which way did you come, this time?" she inquired.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "Got an afternoon express that stopped there.
STRICTadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Got an afternoon express that stopped there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Got an afternoon express that stopped there.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Which way did you come, this time?" she inquired.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Which way did you come, this time?" she inquired.
tip-toed
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From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
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having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
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past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Which way did you come, this time?" she inquired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which way did you come, this time?" she inquired.
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading STRICT BUSINESS LINES Mr. Christopher Pett, warned by the uplifted finger of his aunt, tip-toed into the living-room, and setting down his small travelling bag on the table proceeded to divest himself of a thick overcoat, a warm muffler, woollen gloves, and a silk hat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Which way did you come, this time?" she inquired.
