used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
at or in or to any place
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
the act of burning something
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
a boy or man
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come in."
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
half-timberedadjective
having exposed wood framing with spaces filled with masonry, as in Tudor architecture
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Queer old place, this!" he remarked over his shoulder.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
Hetherwick
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From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Queer old place, this!" he remarked over his shoulder.
Hollis
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From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
INKnounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Queer old place, this!" he remarked over his shoulder.
panelled
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From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
pewternounUS /ˈpjuːtər/
any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Queer old place, this!" he remarked over his shoulder.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Queer old place, this!" he remarked over his shoulder.
rafteredadjective
having the rafters especially having them visible
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Queer old place, this!" he remarked over his shoulder.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
SAMPLESnounUS /ˈsæmpəlz/
plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
sherrynounUS /ˈʃeri/
dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif
From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Queer old place, this!" he remarked over his shoulder.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Queer old place, this!" he remarked over his shoulder.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
windowless
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From this reading SAMPLES OF INK Hollis led the way farther along the alley, between high, black, windowless walls, and suddenly turning into a little court, paused before a door set deep in the side of an old half-timbered house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He led the way into a place the like of which Hetherwick had never seen--a snug, cosy room, panelled and raftered in old oak, with a bright fire burning in an open hearth and the flicker of its flames dancing on the old brass and pewter that ornamented the walls.
you'd
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From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
you'll
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From this reading "But you'll get a glass of as good port or sherry from this chap as you'd get anywhere in England--he knows his customers!
