used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
any thing at all
From this reading I remember that my attitude was anything but graceful, and that I sighed.
arm-chair
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From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading I remember that my attitude was anything but graceful, and that I sighed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
without deviation
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
disheveledadjectiveUS /dɪˈʃevəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading I remember that my attitude was anything but graceful, and that I sighed.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
Hugh
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From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
a particular point in time
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
reception-room
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From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember that my attitude was anything but graceful, and that I sighed.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
shouldn't
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From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading I remember that my attitude was anything but graceful, and that I sighed.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
straightenverbUS /ˈstreɪtən/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
tendrils
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From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was not only cool and restful there, but after the glare of the streets outside, it was so dim that I took the place to be empty.
up-stairs
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From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
waywardadjectiveUS /ˈweɪwərd/
resistant to guidance or discipline
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Nearly a week later, in the middle of a hot afternoon, I came back from some shopping to wait for Hugh at the hotel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Though it was a half-hour before I expected him, I was too tired to go up-stairs and so went directly to the reception-room.
at the time that
From this reading Having gone to a mirror for a moment to straighten my hat and smooth the wayward tendrils of my hair, so that I shouldn't look disheveled when Hugh arrived, I threw myself into an arm-chair.
