used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was entering his room, he saw through the open door his father standing in the saloon.
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Richard, as he passed, greeted his father briefly, contrary to his usual custom.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Richard, as he passed, greeted his father briefly, contrary to his usual custom.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Richard, as he passed, greeted his father briefly, contrary to his usual custom.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he was entering his room, he saw through the open door his father standing in the saloon.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
a movement into or inward
From this reading As he was entering his room, he saw through the open door his father standing in the saloon.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As he was entering his room, he saw through the open door his father standing in the saloon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Richard, as he passed, greeted his father briefly, contrary to his usual custom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he was entering his room, he saw through the open door his father standing in the saloon.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he was entering his room, he saw through the open door his father standing in the saloon.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
larksnounUS /lɑːrks/
plural of “lark” — North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As he was entering his room, he saw through the open door his father standing in the saloon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Richard, as he passed, greeted his father briefly, contrary to his usual custom.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
Richard
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From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As he was entering his room, he saw through the open door his father standing in the saloon.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading As he was entering his room, he saw through the open door his father standing in the saloon.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he was entering his room, he saw through the open door his father standing in the saloon.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
having a supporting base
From this reading As he was entering his room, he saw through the open door his father standing in the saloon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEATHER-CROSS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As he was entering his room, he saw through the open door his father standing in the saloon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Richard, as he passed, greeted his father briefly, contrary to his usual custom.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Richard, as he passed, greeted his father briefly, contrary to his usual custom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
WEATHER-CROSS
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From this reading THE WEATHER-CROSS.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Herr Frank was carefully examining the arrangements, as the servants were carrying books into the adjoining room and placing them in a bookcase.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning Richard was out with the early larks, and returned after a few hours in a peculiar frame of mind.
