used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
ADVENTURERSnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
(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 “Roy Morton, by all that’s good!” he cried.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
react verbally
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At sight of the tall, soldier-like figure standing on the threshold, his face lighted.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Roy Morton, by all that’s good!” he cried.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Roy Morton, by all that’s good!” he cried.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At sight of the tall, soldier-like figure standing on the threshold, his face lighted.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading At sight of the tall, soldier-like figure standing on the threshold, his face lighted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Roy Morton, by all that’s good!” he cried.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
set down according to a plan
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
set afire or burning
From this reading At sight of the tall, soldier-like figure standing on the threshold, his face lighted.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
monotonenounUS /ˈmɑːnətoʊn/
an unchanging intonation
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading “Roy Morton, by all that’s good!” he cried.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At sight of the tall, soldier-like figure standing on the threshold, his face lighted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
PACTnounUS /pækt/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
pardonableadjective
admitting of being pardoned
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
Roy
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From this reading “Roy Morton, by all that’s good!” he cried.
SaxenounUS /sæks/
a French marshal who distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1696-1750)
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At sight of the tall, soldier-like figure standing on the threshold, his face lighted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
soldier-like
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From this reading At sight of the tall, soldier-like figure standing on the threshold, his face lighted.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
having a supporting base
From this reading At sight of the tall, soldier-like figure standing on the threshold, his face lighted.
supper-table
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From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading “Hello Saxe, old man,” came the answer, in a musical monotone surprisingly gentle from one so stalwart.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading At sight of the tall, soldier-like figure standing on the threshold, his face lighted.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
that's
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From this reading “Roy Morton, by all that’s good!” he cried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading At sight of the tall, soldier-like figure standing on the threshold, his face lighted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then, as a knock made known the first arrival, he went to the door, and opened it eagerly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ADVENTURERS’ PACT Saxe Temple regarded with pardonable pride the supper-table laid for four in the parlor of his bachelor apartment.
