used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
Adam'snounUS /ˈædəmz/
possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
any thing at all
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
arcadenounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪd/
a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While it was obvious that the waiter was being looked for, Kit thought the search had begun too late.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While it was obvious that the waiter was being looked for, Kit thought the search had begun too late.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
set up or found
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
the act of departing
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
of great significance or value
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading While it was obvious that the waiter was being looked for, Kit thought the search had begun too late.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
mayor-domo
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From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading While it was obvious that the waiter was being looked for, Kit thought the search had begun too late.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
OLSEN'S
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From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
with low volume
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
cut with a saw
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading While it was obvious that the waiter was being looked for, Kit thought the search had begun too late.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading While it was obvious that the waiter was being looked for, Kit thought the search had begun too late.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading While it was obvious that the waiter was being looked for, Kit thought the search had begun too late.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading While it was obvious that the waiter was being looked for, Kit thought the search had begun too late.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading OLSEN'S OFFER For a time, Kit wandered about the arcade, talking now and then to people he knew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doctor had forbidden him to return to Adam's room and the president said it was important the guests should not know that anything unusual had happened.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although Kit watched the stairs anxiously, nobody came down, but he saw the mayor-domo going quietly about and servants came and went on mysterious errands.
at the time that
From this reading When he looked out he found the sentries had been doubled on the terrace and one stopped when, for a few moments, Kit left the arch, but the soldier knew him and marched on.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While it was obvious that the waiter was being looked for, Kit thought the search had begun too late.
