used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
artificial-stone
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From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
a youthful male person
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
Brentwood
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From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
didn't
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From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
Gordon
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From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
gray-and-gold
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From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello, Gordon!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
and nothing more
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
a female domestic
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
not any; not one
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
and nothing more
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
a course of conduct
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
with speed
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
for a short time
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
silk-brocaded
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From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
a male human offspring
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
spindle-leggedadjective
having long slender legs
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
carry out
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
at the time that
From this reading A RICH MAN’S SON Gordon had doubts of finding Morris Brent at home when, shortly after nine o’clock the next morning, he walked up the neat artificial-stone path to the front door of Brentwood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
which person or people
From this reading But the maid who responded to his ring assured him that Master Morris was in, and led the way to the gray-and-gold reception room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He decided to take no chances with the spindle-legged, silk-brocaded chairs, and took refuge in front of the mantel, from which place he viewed the gray satin wall panels and dainty luxuries of the apartment with surprise.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He didn’t have to wait long, however, for he had only just reached the conclusion that the room was pretty but uncomfortable when footsteps sounded quickly in the hall and a boy a year older than he appeared in the doorway.
