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From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, who instantly cut short my apologies.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
Bench-walk
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From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, who instantly cut short my apologies.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
CloistersnounUS /ˈklɔɪstərz/
plural of “cloister” — residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, who instantly cut short my apologies.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, who instantly cut short my apologies.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Nonsense, Gray!” he exclaimed, shaking my hand.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading “Nonsense, Gray!” he exclaimed, shaking my hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Nonsense, Gray!” he exclaimed, shaking my hand.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Nonsense, Gray!” he exclaimed, shaking my hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, who instantly cut short my apologies.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
located inward
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, who instantly cut short my apologies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
set afire or burning
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
not any; not one
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading “Nonsense, Gray!” he exclaimed, shaking my hand.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, who instantly cut short my apologies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
Pump-court
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From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “Nonsense, Gray!” he exclaimed, shaking my hand.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, who instantly cut short my apologies.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
thinnedadjectiveUS /θɪnd/
mixed with water
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
Thorndyke
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From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, who instantly cut short my apologies.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
propel through the air
From this reading The sight of them encouraged me to hope that the chambers in King’s Bench-walk might throw out a similar hopeful gleam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
trippingadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was I disappointed; and the warm glow from the windows of No. 5a sent me tripping up the stairs profoundly relieved, though a trifle abashed at the untimely hour of my visit.
at the time that
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
which person or people
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, who instantly cut short my apologies.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Arms and the Man The fog had thinned to a mere haze when the porter admitted me at the Inner Temple Gate, so that, as I passed the Cloisters and looked through into Pump-court I could see the lighted windows of the residents’ chambers at the far end.
