used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading A portly, but active figure hastily entered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "It's he!" exclaimed the friends in a breath, and the next instant Marquard and Edwin were clasped in each others arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Wonder of wonders!" cried Edwin, as he drew his friend nearer the window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "It's he!" exclaimed the friends in a breath, and the next instant Marquard and Edwin were clasped in each others arms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading "It's he!" exclaimed the friends in a breath, and the next instant Marquard and Edwin were clasped in each others arms.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Wonder of wonders!" cried Edwin, as he drew his friend nearer the window.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "Wonder of wonders!" cried Edwin, as he drew his friend nearer the window.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "It's he!" exclaimed the friends in a breath, and the next instant Marquard and Edwin were clasped in each others arms.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A portly, but active figure hastily entered.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "It's he!" exclaimed the friends in a breath, and the next instant Marquard and Edwin were clasped in each others arms.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A portly, but active figure hastily entered.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Wonder of wonders!" cried Edwin, as he drew his friend nearer the window.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "It's he!" exclaimed the friends in a breath, and the next instant Marquard and Edwin were clasped in each others arms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
coins made of gold
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading A portly, but active figure hastily entered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "It's he!" exclaimed the friends in a breath, and the next instant Marquard and Edwin were clasped in each others arms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
It's
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From this reading "It's he!" exclaimed the friends in a breath, and the next instant Marquard and Edwin were clasped in each others arms.
and nothing more
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
Marquard
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From this reading "It's he!" exclaimed the friends in a breath, and the next instant Marquard and Edwin were clasped in each others arms.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "Wonder of wonders!" cried Edwin, as he drew his friend nearer the window.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "It's he!" exclaimed the friends in a breath, and the next instant Marquard and Edwin were clasped in each others arms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
others
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From this reading "It's he!" exclaimed the friends in a breath, and the next instant Marquard and Edwin were clasped in each others arms.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading A portly, but active figure hastily entered.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
express in words
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
carry out
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It's he!" exclaimed the friends in a breath, and the next instant Marquard and Edwin were clasped in each others arms.
at the time that
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "Wonder of wonders!" cried Edwin, as he drew his friend nearer the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before he had time to say "come in," the door opened, and in the dark passage appeared a round head with thin fair hair and a pair of gold spectacles.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Wonder of wonders!" cried Edwin, as he drew his friend nearer the window.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Wonder of wonders!" cried Edwin, as he drew his friend nearer the window.
a late time of life
From this reading Edwin had just finished the letter and risen from his seat, to take it himself to the post office, when there was a knock at his door; a familiar knock, but one which he had not heard for years.
