used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
the state of being absent
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I think he is the devil," he added vindictively.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Monsieur, the gentleman has returned and is dressing," the old man said, in an awe-struck whisper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His old servant, Heinrich, met him at the door.
awe-struck
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From this reading "Monsieur, the gentleman has returned and is dressing," the old man said, in an awe-struck whisper.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
clothing in general
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "I think he is the devil," he added vindictively.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His old servant, Heinrich, met him at the door.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading "Monsieur, the gentleman has returned and is dressing," the old man said, in an awe-struck whisper.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Monsieur, the gentleman has returned and is dressing," the old man said, in an awe-struck whisper.
guest-chamber
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From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Monsieur, the gentleman has returned and is dressing," the old man said, in an awe-struck whisper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
Heinrich
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From this reading His old servant, Heinrich, met him at the door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His old servant, Heinrich, met him at the door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think he is the devil," he added vindictively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Monsieur, the gentleman has returned and is dressing," the old man said, in an awe-struck whisper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Monsieur, the gentleman has returned and is dressing," the old man said, in an awe-struck whisper.
Karl's
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From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Monsieur, the gentleman has returned and is dressing," the old man said, in an awe-struck whisper.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading His old servant, Heinrich, met him at the door.
Millar
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From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Monsieur, the gentleman has returned and is dressing," the old man said, in an awe-struck whisper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His old servant, Heinrich, met him at the door.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Monsieur, the gentleman has returned and is dressing," the old man said, in an awe-struck whisper.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Monsieur, the gentleman has returned and is dressing," the old man said, in an awe-struck whisper.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading His old servant, Heinrich, met him at the door.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
tailor's
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From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think he is the devil," he added vindictively.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
vindictivelyadverb
in a vindictive, revengeful manner
From this reading "I think he is the devil," he added vindictively.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
at the time that
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Heinrich had been terrified when Millar, returning to the studio in Karl's absence, had taken possession, with the utmost coolness, of Karl's guest-chamber and proceeded to change to the evening clothes which had been sent to him there from the tailor's.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Monsieur, the gentleman has returned and is dressing," the old man said, in an awe-struck whisper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A brisk walk through the snow and gathering darkness revived him and he turned back to the studio with a clearer brain.
