used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I've never met any one like him, Mr. King."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
Blithers
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From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He mopped his brow, and still looked a trifle dazed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
DankadjectiveUS /dæŋk/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading He mopped his brow, and still looked a trifle dazed.
the act of departing
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The venerable Graustarkian's heroic face was a study.
Feltons
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From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
Graustarkian's
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From this reading The venerable Graustarkian's heroic face was a study.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading The venerable Graustarkian's heroic face was a study.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I've never met any one like him, Mr. King."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
I've
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From this reading "I've never met any one like him, Mr. King."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I've never met any one like him, Mr. King."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He mopped his brow, and still looked a trifle dazed.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "I've never met any one like him, Mr. King."
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
moppedverbUS /mɑːpt/
inflected form of “mop” — to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
From this reading He mopped his brow, and still looked a trifle dazed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
a form of address for a man
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I've never met any one like him, Mr. King."
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I've never met any one like him, Mr. King."
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
a human being
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
PROTECTINGadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
Quinnox
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From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
roulettenounUS /ruːˈlet/
a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
not in physical motion
From this reading He mopped his brow, and still looked a trifle dazed.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The venerable Graustarkian's heroic face was a study.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading He mopped his brow, and still looked a trifle dazed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading The venerable Graustarkian's heroic face was a study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The venerable Graustarkian's heroic face was a study.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
which person or people
From this reading PROTECTING THE BLOOD "A most extraordinary person," said Count Quinnox to King, after Mr. Blithers had taken his departure, close upon the heels of the Feltons who were being escorted home by the Prince and Dank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He had just concluded a confidential hour in a remote corner of the library with the millionaire while the younger people were engaged in a noisy though temperate encounter with the roulette wheel at the opposite end of the room.
