used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT Louis disappeared from the room for the moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I heard the outer door softly opened and closed.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The latter looked around the room quickly, and seemed disappointed to find it empty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
Charing
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From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading I heard the outer door softly opened and closed.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
Delora
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From this reading "I understood that Mr. Delora was here," he said.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT Louis disappeared from the room for the moment.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The latter looked around the room quickly, and seemed disappointed to find it empty.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I heard the outer door softly opened and closed.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The latter looked around the room quickly, and seemed disappointed to find it empty.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The latter looked around the room quickly, and seemed disappointed to find it empty.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT Louis disappeared from the room for the moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT Louis disappeared from the room for the moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard the outer door softly opened and closed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I understood that Mr. Delora was here," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard the outer door softly opened and closed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The latter looked around the room quickly, and seemed disappointed to find it empty.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter looked around the room quickly, and seemed disappointed to find it empty.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The latter looked around the room quickly, and seemed disappointed to find it empty.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT Louis disappeared from the room for the moment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
a particular point in time
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT Louis disappeared from the room for the moment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I understood that Mr. Delora was here," he said.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT Louis disappeared from the room for the moment.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I heard the outer door softly opened and closed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading I heard the outer door softly opened and closed.
with speed
From this reading The latter looked around the room quickly, and seemed disappointed to find it empty.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT Louis disappeared from the room for the moment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I understood that Mr. Delora was here," he said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The latter looked around the room quickly, and seemed disappointed to find it empty.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
sitting-room
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From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
with low volume
From this reading I heard the outer door softly opened and closed.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT Louis disappeared from the room for the moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I understood that Mr. Delora was here," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TERRIBLE NIGHT Louis disappeared from the room for the moment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter looked around the room quickly, and seemed disappointed to find it empty.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "I understood that Mr. Delora was here," he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I understood that Mr. Delora was here," he said.
which person or people
From this reading Then he came back into the sitting-room, followed by the man who had stood by our side at Charing Cross Station.
