used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
Arkwright
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From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While I walked to the corner of Frognal, Benham remained at the Finchley Road end, within call.
Benham
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From this reading While I walked to the corner of Frognal, Benham remained at the Finchley Road end, within call.
cause to be bored
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading While I walked to the corner of Frognal, Benham remained at the Finchley Road end, within call.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading What, I wondered, was the nature of the consultation going on within?
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading While I walked to the corner of Frognal, Benham remained at the Finchley Road end, within call.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
being one more than seven
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading While I walked to the corner of Frognal, Benham remained at the Finchley Road end, within call.
Finchley
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From this reading While I walked to the corner of Frognal, Benham remained at the Finchley Road end, within call.
Frognal
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From this reading While I walked to the corner of Frognal, Benham remained at the Finchley Road end, within call.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
the act of departing
From this reading What, I wondered, was the nature of the consultation going on within?
half-past
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From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
the literary culture
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading In several of the windows were lights.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
Lola
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From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
NARRATESverbUS /neˈreɪts/
third-person singular of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading What, I wondered, was the nature of the consultation going on within?
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
not any; not one
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In several of the windows were lights.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What, I wondered, was the nature of the consultation going on within?
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
with speed
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
red-brickadjective
of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading While I walked to the corner of Frognal, Benham remained at the Finchley Road end, within call.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In several of the windows were lights.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading While I walked to the corner of Frognal, Benham remained at the Finchley Road end, within call.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What, I wondered, was the nature of the consultation going on within?
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
well-keptadjective
kept in good condition
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In several of the windows were lights.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What, I wondered, was the nature of the consultation going on within?
at the time that
From this reading I watched patiently, when, about half-past eight, the front door opened and Lola, descending the steps, left the house, walking alone in my direction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I walked to the corner of Frognal, Benham remained at the Finchley Road end, within call.
a Caucasian
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading In several of the windows were lights.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading What, I wondered, was the nature of the consultation going on within?
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading What, I wondered, was the nature of the consultation going on within?
the words that are spoken
From this reading NARRATES A STARTLING AFFAIR I lost no time, but quickly hurried round to Arkwright Road, strolling past the new, well-kept, red-brick house which, upon its gate, bore the words in neat white letters, "Merton Lodge."
