adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “I did very well--I almost followed your example, for a week or so.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I did very well at first,” he said.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
Chilcote
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From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
companion's
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From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I did very well at first,” he said.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading “I did very well--I almost followed your example, for a week or so.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I did very well--I almost followed your example, for a week or so.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I did very well at first,” he said.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I did very well at first,” he said.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
Loder
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From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
manifestsnounUS /ˈmænəfests/
plural of “manifest” — a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
nichenounUS /nɪtʃ/
a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I did very well--I almost followed your example, for a week or so.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I did very well at first,” he said.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
slipshodadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpʃɑːd/
marked by great carelessness
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I did very well--I almost followed your example, for a week or so.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In silence they mounted the stairs, but on the first landing Chilcote paused and looked back, surveying Loder from the superior height of two steps.
unrecognizedadjectiveUS /ənˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
not recognized
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “I did very well at first,” he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they crossed the hall, Chilcote had drawn away and was already mounting the stairs.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “I did very well--I almost followed your example, for a week or so.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “I did very well at first,” he said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And as Loder followed, it came sharply to his mind that here, in the slipshod freedom of a door that was always open and stairs that were innocent of covering, lay his companion's real niche--unrecognized in outward avowal, but acknowledged by the inward, keener sense that manifests the individual.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I did very well--I almost followed your example, for a week or so.
