used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “And you might take the telephone in there as well.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dr. Ringwood pushed his chair back from the dinner-table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Bring my coffee to the study, please, Shenstone,” he ordered.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Dr. Ringwood pushed his chair back from the dinner-table.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading “Bring my coffee to the study, please, Shenstone,” he ordered.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
dinner-table
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From this reading Dr. Ringwood pushed his chair back from the dinner-table.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Ringwood pushed his chair back from the dinner-table.
divisible by two
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dr. Ringwood pushed his chair back from the dinner-table.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Ringwood pushed his chair back from the dinner-table.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “And you might take the telephone in there as well.”
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Bring my coffee to the study, please, Shenstone,” he ordered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “Bring my coffee to the study, please, Shenstone,” he ordered.
over-tired
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From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Bring my coffee to the study, please, Shenstone,” he ordered.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Dr. Ringwood pushed his chair back from the dinner-table.
Ringwood
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From this reading Dr. Ringwood pushed his chair back from the dinner-table.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
Shenstone
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From this reading “Bring my coffee to the study, please, Shenstone,” he ordered.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “Bring my coffee to the study, please, Shenstone,” he ordered.
carry out
From this reading “And you might take the telephone in there as well.”
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading “And you might take the telephone in there as well.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Ringwood pushed his chair back from the dinner-table.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “And you might take the telephone in there as well.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A glance at the clock on the mantelpiece told him that on this evening he had been even later than usual in getting home for dinner.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “And you might take the telephone in there as well.”
at the time that
From this reading The expression in his eyes showed that he had gone short of sleep for some time past; and when he rose to his feet, every movement betrayed his over-tired condition.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And you might take the telephone in there as well.”
