used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Desrolles left the Manor House a new man.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
cause to be bored
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was respectabilised by a full purse.
COMMUNICATIVEadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading DESROLLES IS NOT COMMUNICATIVE.
DESROLLES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DESROLLES IS NOT COMMUNICATIVE.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
divisible by two
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was respectabilised by a full purse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Desrolles left the Manor House a new man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DESROLLES IS NOT COMMUNICATIVE.
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 Mr. Desrolles left the Manor House a new man.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Desrolles left the Manor House a new man.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Mr. Desrolles left the Manor House a new man.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Desrolles left the Manor House a new man.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Desrolles left the Manor House a new man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DESROLLES IS NOT COMMUNICATIVE.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading He was respectabilised by a full purse.
respectabilised
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was respectabilised by a full purse.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Desrolles left the Manor House a new man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing left in him of the shabby, downcast stranger who had approached the house with an air of mingled mystery and apprehension.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was respectabilised by a full purse.
which person or people
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He held his head erect, and bore himself with a lofty air even before the butler who showed him out.
