used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Farnborough said under his breath.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
someone who is a detective
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
Farnborough
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From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Farnborough said under his breath.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
and nothing more
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading 'What luck!'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Farnborough said under his breath.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
Stonor's
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From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
hard to endure
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
unconcernedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/
lacking in interest or care or feeling
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Farnborough said under his breath.
accept gladly
From this reading For just then on the opposite side of the great hall, the centre of a little buzz of welcome, Stonor's tall figure appeared between host and hostess.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'What luck!'
at the time that
From this reading She did not look round when Dick Farnborough ran in from the garden, saying: '_Is_ it--is it really?'
which person or people
From this reading He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
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 He hurried back and faced the rest of the party who were clustered outside the window trying to look unconcerned.
