used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
subject to appointment
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
Atherton
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From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
Beppy
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From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
Byrom
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From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
consequential-looking
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From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
CUMBERLANDnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading CUMBERLAND HOUSE.
deferentiallyadverb
in a servile manner
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
Dr
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From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
footmen
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From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
half-a-dozen
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From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
hall-porter
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From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CUMBERLAND HOUSE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
liveries
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From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
SentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
having a supporting base
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
dependable
From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning, at the hour appointed, Constance and Beppy, accompanied by Dr. Byrom and Atherton, repaired to Cumberland House in Arlington Street.
in the direction of
From this reading One of the latter seemed to expect them, for, bowing deferentially, he conducted them into a handsome apartment looking towards the Park.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading In the spacious vestibule stood a stout hall-porter and a couple of tall and consequential-looking footmen in royal liveries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
which person or people
From this reading Sentinels were stationed at the gates, and in the court half-a-dozen officers were standing, who glanced at the party as they passed by.
