used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN URGENT MESSAGE Captain d'Haumont went up to his room.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are you, my dear fellow?"
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading As he was closing his window he heard M. de la Boulays' voice greeting a new arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
Boulays
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From this reading As he was closing his window he heard M. de la Boulays' voice greeting a new arrival.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading AN URGENT MESSAGE Captain d'Haumont went up to his room.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading As he was closing his window he heard M. de la Boulays' voice greeting a new arrival.
d'Haumont
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From this reading AN URGENT MESSAGE Captain d'Haumont went up to his room.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading As he was closing his window he heard M. de la Boulays' voice greeting a new arrival.
dearly loved
From this reading "How are you, my dear fellow?"
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
divisible by two
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
a boy or man
From this reading "How are you, my dear fellow?"
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading As he was closing his window he heard M. de la Boulays' voice greeting a new arrival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As he was closing his window he heard M. de la Boulays' voice greeting a new arrival.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN URGENT MESSAGE Captain d'Haumont went up to his room.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
How
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From this reading "How are you, my dear fellow?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/
past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading As he was closing his window he heard M. de la Boulays' voice greeting a new arrival.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading As he was closing his window he heard M. de la Boulays' voice greeting a new arrival.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading AN URGENT MESSAGE Captain d'Haumont went up to his room.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
motor-car
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From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "How are you, my dear fellow?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As he was closing his window he heard M. de la Boulays' voice greeting a new arrival.
not any; not one
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
personages
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From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
with speed
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AN URGENT MESSAGE Captain d'Haumont went up to his room.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN URGENT MESSAGE Captain d'Haumont went up to his room.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN URGENT MESSAGE Captain d'Haumont went up to his room.
URGENTadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading AN URGENT MESSAGE Captain d'Haumont went up to his room.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As he was closing his window he heard M. de la Boulays' voice greeting a new arrival.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading But even this did not hold his attention although the name that was mentioned was that of one of the most celebrated political personages of the war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN URGENT MESSAGE Captain d'Haumont went up to his room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
which person or people
From this reading His mind was in so great a state of turmoil that he paid no heed to the servants who jostled him slightly as they descended quickly the front door steps at which a motor-car had stopped.
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 As he was closing his window he heard M. de la Boulays' voice greeting a new arrival.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How are you, my dear fellow?"
