used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She confirmed the information which he had already received, and supplemented it with a few further details.
in the past
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
(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 MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She confirmed the information which he had already received, and supplemented it with a few further details.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Apparently she had no idea of returning,--at any rate, she had not reserved any rooms.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently she had no idea of returning,--at any rate, she had not reserved any rooms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Apparently she had no idea of returning,--at any rate, she had not reserved any rooms.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading She confirmed the information which he had already received, and supplemented it with a few further details.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
Deane
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From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
true confidential information
From this reading She confirmed the information which he had already received, and supplemented it with a few further details.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She confirmed the information which he had already received, and supplemented it with a few further details.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She confirmed the information which he had already received, and supplemented it with a few further details.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
hall-porter
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From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Apparently she had no idea of returning,--at any rate, she had not reserved any rooms.
a message received and understood
From this reading She confirmed the information which he had already received, and supplemented it with a few further details.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She confirmed the information which he had already received, and supplemented it with a few further details.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
manageressnoun
a woman manager
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
not any; not one
From this reading Apparently she had no idea of returning,--at any rate, she had not reserved any rooms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Apparently she had no idea of returning,--at any rate, she had not reserved any rooms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Apparently she had no idea of returning,--at any rate, she had not reserved any rooms.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
on one occasion
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Apparently she had no idea of returning,--at any rate, she had not reserved any rooms.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She confirmed the information which he had already received, and supplemented it with a few further details.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Apparently she had no idea of returning,--at any rate, she had not reserved any rooms.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Apparently she had no idea of returning,--at any rate, she had not reserved any rooms.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Apparently she had no idea of returning,--at any rate, she had not reserved any rooms.
RowannounUS /ˈroʊən/
Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently she had no idea of returning,--at any rate, she had not reserved any rooms.
SINCLAIR'S
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From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading She confirmed the information which he had already received, and supplemented it with a few further details.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER Miss Rowan had left two hours ago, and had taken all her luggage and paid her bill.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She confirmed the information which he had already received, and supplemented it with a few further details.
which person or people
From this reading The manageress came rustling out of her office and beamed on Deane, who had once stayed there for several weeks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hall-porter of the little hotel looked at Deane with some curiosity as he answered his rapid questions.
