used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
AlmanacnounUS /ˈɑːlmənæk/
an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
gotten under control
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading That is to say his office was his dining room.
discounternounUS /ˈdɪskaʊntər/
a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
dismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He owned the house in Jermyn Street.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He owned the house in Jermyn Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He owned the house in Jermyn Street.
InsurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is to say his office was his dining room.
Jermyn
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From this reading He owned the house in Jermyn Street.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
lendernounUS /ˈlendər/
someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
Lisa
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From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
MonanounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading That is to say his office was his dining room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He owned the house in Jermyn Street.
PhoenixnounUS /ˈfiːnɪks/
the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
photogravurenoun
printing from an intaglio plate prepared by photographic methods
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
reproductionnounUS /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
the process of generating offspring
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading That is to say his office was his dining room.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
express in words
From this reading That is to say his office was his dining room.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He owned the house in Jermyn Street.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is to say his office was his dining room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The room contained a desk table, three chairs, a big scale map of London, a Phoenix Insurance Almanac, and a photogravure reproduction of Mona Lisa.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That is to say his office was his dining room.
someone who visits
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
VolesnounUS /voʊlz/
plural of “vole” — any of various small mouselike rodents of the family Cricetidae (especially of genus Microtus) having a stout short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting fields or meadows
From this reading THE ATTACK A. S. Voles, money lender and bill discounter, lived over his business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is to say his office was his dining room.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
which person or people
From this reading Jones, dismissing the taxi, rang the bell and was admitted by a man servant, who, not sure whether Mr. Voles was in or not, invited the visitor into a small room on the right of the entrance hall and closed the door on him.
