used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
having companions or an escort
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
any person at all
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
for the reason that
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
Cheyne
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From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
Cleek
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From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
Cleek's
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From this reading Cleek's ears pricked up.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
Dollops
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From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Cleek's ears pricked up.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
at any time
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
only a very short time before
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
Headlandnoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
inveterateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvetərət/
habitual
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
Margaret
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From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
not any; not one
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading Cleek's ears pricked up.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
SHUTTEREDadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌtərd/
provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading He travelled as Mr. George Headland, a commercial traveller for beer, from London, with an inveterate taste for gossip.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What noise?"
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE SHUTTERED WINDOWS Cleek, accompanied by the faithful Dollops, did go down to Hampton that very day, and put up as arranged at the Hampton Arms.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He speedily learned that since the return of Lady Margaret to Cheyne Court the house had been shut up "worse than ever," for hardly anybody had seen Miss Cheyne, and no one would go near the estate because of the noise.
