used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading The man looked at Rolfe doubtfully.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
forestallingnounUS /ˌfɔːrˈstɑːlɪŋ/
the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
Holymead
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From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
Holymead's
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From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
Hyde
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From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The man looked at Rolfe doubtfully.
engage in
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man looked at Rolfe doubtfully.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
PrincesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
Rolfe
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From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
servant's
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From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
summingverbUS /ˈsʌmɪŋ/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
TubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
Well-trained
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From this reading Well-trained English servant though he was, and used to summing up strangers at a glance, he could not quite make out who Rolfe might be.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Rolfe went to Hyde Park next day and walked from the Tube station to Holymead's house at Princes Gate.
at the time that
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
which person or people
From this reading The servant who answered his ring informed him, in reply to his question, that Mrs. Holymead was "Not at home."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know when she will be home?" persisted Rolfe, forestalling an evident desire on the servant's part to shut the door in his face.
