used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His summons, however, was answered almost immediately by a man-servant who took his hat and coat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading His summons, however, was answered almost immediately by a man-servant who took his hat and coat.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
arcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading His summons, however, was answered almost immediately by a man-servant who took his hat and coat.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
traveling across
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
DOCTRINESnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
set up or found
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading His summons, however, was answered almost immediately by a man-servant who took his hat and coat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His summons, however, was answered almost immediately by a man-servant who took his hat and coat.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His summons, however, was answered almost immediately by a man-servant who took his hat and coat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
man-servant
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From this reading His summons, however, was answered almost immediately by a man-servant who took his hat and coat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
phantasmaladjective
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
one of four equal parts
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
Sabatini
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From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
SABATINI'S
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From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
make square
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading His summons, however, was answered almost immediately by a man-servant who took his hat and coat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His summons, however, was answered almost immediately by a man-servant who took his hat and coat.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Around him was a glowing arc of lights, and, dimly visible beyond, shadowy glimpses of the river.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SABATINI'S DOCTRINES The apartments of Count Sabatini were situated in the somewhat unfamiliar quarter of Queen Anne's Gate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arnold found his way there on foot, crossing Parliament Square in a slight drizzling rain, through which the figures of the passers-by assumed a somewhat phantasmal appearance.
which person or people
From this reading His summons, however, was answered almost immediately by a man-servant who took his hat and coat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He rang the bell with some hesitation at the house indicated by his directions--a large gray stone building, old-fashioned, and without any external signs of habitation.
