used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then he heard himself being requested to follow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
far-reaching
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From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then he heard himself being requested to follow.
footmen
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From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
gray-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading While the man went to inform his mistress, Tabs was left to note how the hall was hung with hunting trophies.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he heard himself being requested to follow.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Then he heard himself being requested to follow.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then he heard himself being requested to follow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
how
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From this reading While the man went to inform his mistress, Tabs was left to note how the hall was hung with hunting trophies.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading While the man went to inform his mistress, Tabs was left to note how the hall was hung with hunting trophies.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading While the man went to inform his mistress, Tabs was left to note how the hall was hung with hunting trophies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading While the man went to inform his mistress, Tabs was left to note how the hall was hung with hunting trophies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
immediately past
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
leadedadjectiveUS /ˈledɪd/
(of panes of glass) fixed in place by means of thin strips of lead
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
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 While the man went to inform his mistress, Tabs was left to note how the hall was hung with hunting trophies.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
become covered with mist
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading While the man went to inform his mistress, Tabs was left to note how the hall was hung with hunting trophies.
a brief written record
From this reading While the man went to inform his mistress, Tabs was left to note how the hall was hung with hunting trophies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
coated with paint
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Then he heard himself being requested to follow.
rimmedadjectiveUS /rɪmd/
having a rim or a rim of a specified kind
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
TabsnounUS /tæbz/
plural of “tab” — the bill in a restaurant
From this reading While the man went to inform his mistress, Tabs was left to note how the hall was hung with hunting trophies.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he heard himself being requested to follow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
tree-dotted
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From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading While the man went to inform his mistress, Tabs was left to note how the hall was hung with hunting trophies.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
undertakers
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From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The landscape which it framed, hung against the darkness like a painted canvas--a far-reaching expanse of tree-dotted pasture, vague with islands of mist and rimmed by the last faint sparks of the sunset.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While the man went to inform his mistress, Tabs was left to note how the hall was hung with hunting trophies.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the man went to inform his mistress, Tabs was left to note how the hall was hung with hunting trophies.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Having climbed a winding stair, he was shown into a room in the turret, one side of which was filled by a tall leaded window gazing westward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His knock was answered by a gray-haired man, with the gravity of deportment which is peculiar to lawyers, undertakers and footmen.
