used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going to speak to him now."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Langler, I think, was not asked to sit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
Dr
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From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
the act of departing
From this reading I am going to speak to him now."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am going to speak to him now."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am going to speak to him now."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
lamplightnoun
light from a lamp
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
Langler
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From this reading Langler whispered to me: "you will wait outside.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
mansenoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Langler whispered to me: "you will wait outside.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Langler, I think, was not asked to sit.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am going to speak to him now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Langler whispered to me: "you will wait outside.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
in the near future
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
ROBINSONnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
be seated
From this reading Langler, I think, was not asked to sit.
express in speech
From this reading I am going to speak to him now."
having a supporting base
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Langler, I think, was not asked to sit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Langler whispered to me: "you will wait outside.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Langler, I think, was not asked to sit.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
in or at the place that
From this reading We walked round to the front of the manse, where Langler rapped, Dr Burton presently came to him, and I from outside looked on at the two standing together in lamplight in a parlour.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Langler whispered to me: "you will wait outside.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Langler whispered to me: "you will wait outside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FACE OF ROBINSON Two minutes after that clasp of the hands the doctor passed out of the room with the baron; two minutes later he returned to the room alone, and stood at the casement, with his brow drooped toward his breast, in a brown study.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Langler whispered to me: "you will wait outside.
