used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the end of the long corridor a flight of stone steps led to the domestic offices below.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The corridor, however, leading to the oldest and western portion of the house, was quite empty.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of the long corridor a flight of stone steps led to the domestic offices below.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading At the end of the long corridor a flight of stone steps led to the domestic offices below.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The corridor, however, leading to the oldest and western portion of the house, was quite empty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading At the end of the long corridor a flight of stone steps led to the domestic offices below.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The corridor, however, leading to the oldest and western portion of the house, was quite empty.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of the long corridor a flight of stone steps led to the domestic offices below.
endeavoured
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From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading At the end of the long corridor a flight of stone steps led to the domestic offices below.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
HasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The corridor, however, leading to the oldest and western portion of the house, was quite empty.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The corridor, however, leading to the oldest and western portion of the house, was quite empty.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
Jim
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From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
the sound of laughing
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The corridor, however, leading to the oldest and western portion of the house, was quite empty.
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 At the end of the long corridor a flight of stone steps led to the domestic offices below.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
hear with intention
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At the end of the long corridor a flight of stone steps led to the domestic offices below.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the end of the long corridor a flight of stone steps led to the domestic offices below.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The corridor, however, leading to the oldest and western portion of the house, was quite empty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
panelled
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From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The corridor, however, leading to the oldest and western portion of the house, was quite empty.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The corridor, however, leading to the oldest and western portion of the house, was quite empty.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
except for; apart from
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At the end of the long corridor a flight of stone steps led to the domestic offices below.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At the end of the long corridor a flight of stone steps led to the domestic offices below.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
someone who visits
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The corridor, however, leading to the oldest and western portion of the house, was quite empty.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The corridor, however, leading to the oldest and western portion of the house, was quite empty.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hastening round the gallery of the hall, Jim endeavoured to discover some traces of the mysterious visitor, spectre or human, whom he had seen.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He searched it up and down, stopping every now and then to listen, but save for the wind sighing round the house, and an occasional burst of laughter ascending from the servants' hall, he could hear nothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like the remainder of the building, it was panelled with dark oak, some portion of it being curiously, though richly carved.
