used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” said the baronet, earnestly.
billiardadjectiveUS /ˈbɪljərd/
of or relating to billiards
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Through them came pressing Mr. Clement Leyland.
ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading Through them came pressing Mr. Clement Leyland.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
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 His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
in a serious manner
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” said the baronet, earnestly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” said the baronet, earnestly.
made afraid
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” said the baronet, earnestly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
huskilyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading “James!” he said, huskily.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading “James!” he said, huskily.
Leyland
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From this reading Through them came pressing Mr. Clement Leyland.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Through them came pressing Mr. Clement Leyland.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Through them came pressing Mr. Clement Leyland.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” said the baronet, earnestly.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Approaching footsteps sounded now, and a group of frightened servants, headed by the butler, appeared at the door of the billiard room.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” said the baronet, earnestly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” said the baronet, earnestly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Thank Heaven for that!” said the baronet, earnestly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Through them came pressing Mr. Clement Leyland.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through them came pressing Mr. Clement Leyland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
a Caucasian
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His face was ghastly, showing a startling white against the dull red of the dressing gown he wore.
