used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “I’d rather not be interrupted by anyone in the middle of this affair.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading You’ll agree with me when you’ve seen what I have to show you.”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
any person at all
From this reading “I’d rather not be interrupted by anyone in the middle of this affair.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I’d rather not be interrupted by anyone in the middle of this affair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I’d rather not be interrupted by anyone in the middle of this affair.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
Corinthian's
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From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
Dangerfield
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From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
Eileen
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From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Old Rollo’s face showed more than a trace of suspicion.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You’ll agree with me when you’ve seen what I have to show you.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
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 “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
I'd
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From this reading “I’d rather not be interrupted by anyone in the middle of this affair.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’d rather not be interrupted by anyone in the middle of this affair.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading “I’d rather not be interrupted by anyone in the middle of this affair.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
fasten with a lock
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You’ll agree with me when you’ve seen what I have to show you.”
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading “I’d rather not be interrupted by anyone in the middle of this affair.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Old Rollo’s face showed more than a trace of suspicion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I’d rather not be interrupted by anyone in the middle of this affair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I’d rather not be interrupted by anyone in the middle of this affair.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Rollo’s face showed more than a trace of suspicion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
on the contrary
From this reading “I’d rather not be interrupted by anyone in the middle of this affair.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
Rollo's
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From this reading Old Rollo’s face showed more than a trace of suspicion.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You’ll agree with me when you’ve seen what I have to show you.”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading You’ll agree with me when you’ve seen what I have to show you.”
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Old Rollo’s face showed more than a trace of suspicion.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Old Rollo’s face showed more than a trace of suspicion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Old Rollo’s face showed more than a trace of suspicion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I’d rather not be interrupted by anyone in the middle of this affair.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Old Rollo’s face showed more than a trace of suspicion.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “Mind if I lock the door for a short time?” he asked, turning to his host.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
Westenhanger
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From this reading On the following afternoon, having completed all his arrangements, Westenhanger ushered Rollo Dangerfield and Eileen into the Corinthian’s Room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You’ll agree with me when you’ve seen what I have to show you.”
at the time that
From this reading You’ll agree with me when you’ve seen what I have to show you.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading You’ll agree with me when you’ve seen what I have to show you.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You’ll agree with me when you’ve seen what I have to show you.”
You'll
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From this reading You’ll agree with me when you’ve seen what I have to show you.”
you've
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From this reading You’ll agree with me when you’ve seen what I have to show you.”
