used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
(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 It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "He is too busy this morning to see any one."
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "He is too busy this morning to see any one."
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I kept my foot in the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
GILBERTnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
the act of departing
From this reading "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
half-past
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From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
Hardross
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From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I kept my foot in the door.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
and nothing more
From this reading "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I kept my foot in the door.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He is too busy this morning to see any one."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sir Gilbert is just going out," he said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "He is too busy this morning to see any one."
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
testimonialnounUS /ˌtestəˈmoʊniəl/
something that serves as evidence
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE At half-past ten the next morning, I rang the bell at the door of my cousin's flat and inquired for Sir Gilbert Hardross.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "He is too busy this morning to see any one."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "He is too busy this morning to see any one."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
which person or people
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was an excellent testimonial to my altered appearance, that the man who answered the door, and whom I had known all my life, declined promptly to admit me.
