used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
anew
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHAPLAIN'S ARRIVAL AT MORLEY COURT--THE KEY--AND THE BOOZE IN THE BOUDOIR.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE CHAPLAIN'S ARRIVAL AT MORLEY COURT--THE KEY--AND THE BOOZE IN THE BOUDOIR.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CHAPLAIN'S ARRIVAL AT MORLEY COURT--THE KEY--AND THE BOOZE IN THE BOUDOIR.
Blarden
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From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
BOOZEnounUS /buːz/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading THE CHAPLAIN'S ARRIVAL AT MORLEY COURT--THE KEY--AND THE BOOZE IN THE BOUDOIR.
BOUDOIRnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading THE CHAPLAIN'S ARRIVAL AT MORLEY COURT--THE KEY--AND THE BOOZE IN THE BOUDOIR.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
Chancey
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From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
CHAPLAIN'S
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From this reading THE CHAPLAIN'S ARRIVAL AT MORLEY COURT--THE KEY--AND THE BOOZE IN THE BOUDOIR.
without stop or interruption
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE CHAPLAIN'S ARRIVAL AT MORLEY COURT--THE KEY--AND THE BOOZE IN THE BOUDOIR.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
Ebenezer
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From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Keep the gates well, old boy, and never let the keys out of your pocket unless I tell you.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
Gordon
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From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
Gordy
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From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHAPLAIN'S ARRIVAL AT MORLEY COURT--THE KEY--AND THE BOOZE IN THE BOUDOIR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Keep the gates well, old boy, and never let the keys out of your pocket unless I tell you.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading THE CHAPLAIN'S ARRIVAL AT MORLEY COURT--THE KEY--AND THE BOOZE IN THE BOUDOIR.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Keep the gates well, old boy, and never let the keys out of your pocket unless I tell you.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Keep the gates well, old boy, and never let the keys out of your pocket unless I tell you.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
engage in
From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
MORLEYnounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading THE CHAPLAIN'S ARRIVAL AT MORLEY COURT--THE KEY--AND THE BOOZE IN THE BOUDOIR.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Keep the gates well, old boy, and never let the keys out of your pocket unless I tell you.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
not any; not one
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Keep the gates well, old boy, and never let the keys out of your pocket unless I tell you.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Keep the gates well, old boy, and never let the keys out of your pocket unless I tell you.
a human being
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Keep the gates well, old boy, and never let the keys out of your pocket unless I tell you.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
Shycock
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From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
carry out
From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
express in words
From this reading Keep the gates well, old boy, and never let the keys out of your pocket unless I tell you.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHAPLAIN'S ARRIVAL AT MORLEY COURT--THE KEY--AND THE BOOZE IN THE BOUDOIR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
except if; if not
From this reading Keep the gates well, old boy, and never let the keys out of your pocket unless I tell you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
(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 Keep the gates well, old boy, and never let the keys out of your pocket unless I tell you.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
which person or people
From this reading The hall door was opened to the summons of the two gentlemen by no less a personage than Nicholas Blarden himself, who, having carefully locked it again, handed the key to his accomplice, Gordon Chancey.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And so," continued he, treating the Reverend Ebenezer Shycock to a stare which took in his whole person, "you have caught the doctor and landed him fairly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here, take it, Gordy, boy," exclaimed he, "I make you porter for the term of the honeymoon.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Keep the gates well, old boy, and never let the keys out of your pocket unless I tell you.
