used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any orders?" he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Any orders?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I go North at eleven to-night."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/
a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
despatch-case
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From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
being one more than ten
From this reading "I go North at eleven to-night."
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He looked tired and pallid with overwork and lack of exercise.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I go North at eleven to-night."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Any orders?" he asked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I go North at eleven to-night."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading He looked tired and pallid with overwork and lack of exercise.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
fasten with a lock
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked tired and pallid with overwork and lack of exercise.
a person who carries a message
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "I go North at eleven to-night."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Any orders?" he asked.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
overworkverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrk/
use too much
From this reading He looked tired and pallid with overwork and lack of exercise.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading He looked tired and pallid with overwork and lack of exercise.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
push forcefully
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He looked tired and pallid with overwork and lack of exercise.
to-night
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From this reading "I go North at eleven to-night."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading The civilian clerk seated at the desk in the dusty Whitehall office leaned back in his chair and passed his hand over his face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading INTO THE WAY OF PEACE The King's Messenger thrust a bundle of sealed envelopes into his black leather despatch-case and closed the lock with a snap.
