used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He advanced down the lounge to meet her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading At five-and-twenty to nine Pamela arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading Her face was inscrutable, her smile conventional.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He advanced down the lounge to meet her.
being one more than seven
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was inscrutable, her smile conventional.
farcicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrsəkəl/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
five-and-twenty
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From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
half-past
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From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He advanced down the lounge to meet her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading Her face was inscrutable, her smile conventional.
and nothing more
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading He advanced down the lounge to meet her.
Lutchester
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From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
come together
From this reading He advanced down the lounge to meet her.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading At five-and-twenty to nine Pamela arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
Pamela
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From this reading At five-and-twenty to nine Pamela arrived.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
worried and uneasy
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
Ritz-Carlton
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From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Her face was inscrutable, her smile conventional.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At five-and-twenty to nine Pamela arrived.
the upper part of anything
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At half-past, his absorption in an evening paper, over the top of which he looked at every newcomer, was almost farcical.
which person or people
From this reading At five-and-twenty minutes past eight that evening Lutchester, who was waiting in the entrance hall of the Ritz-Carlton, became just a little restless.
