used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Guy stared at him incredulously.
banisters
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From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
Conway
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From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
placed crosswise
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
ENTERPRISEnounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good gracious, Tony!" he observed.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "Good gracious, Tony!" he observed.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Guy stared at him incredulously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
incredulouslyadverb
in an incredulous manner
From this reading Guy stared at him incredulously.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
mellow-toned
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From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
nine-thirty
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From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Good gracious, Tony!" he observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
term of address for a man
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Coming down the broad oak staircase, with the inevitable cigarette between his lips, was the smiling and fully dressed figure of Sir Antony Conway.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Guy stared at him incredulously.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
Tony
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From this reading "Good gracious, Tony!" he observed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
at the time that
From this reading He had reached the foot of the banisters and was preparing to ascend, when his progress was brought to a sudden standstill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ROYAL ENTERPRISE The mellow-toned grandfather clock in the corner chimed out the stroke of nine-thirty as Guy crossed the hall with a bundle of papers in his hand.
