used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An imperious stamping before the door, and the bell sounded more sharply than usual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading An imperious stamping before the door, and the bell sounded more sharply than usual.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading An imperious stamping before the door, and the bell sounded more sharply than usual.
bull-necked
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From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
clankingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋkɪŋ/
having a hard nonresonant metallic sound
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading An imperious stamping before the door, and the bell sounded more sharply than usual.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
glitternounUS /ˈɡlɪtər/
the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No, she had not seen this person before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
hiltnounUS /hɪlt/
the handle of a sword or dagger
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
how
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From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading An imperious stamping before the door, and the bell sounded more sharply than usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
Lilly
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From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
maturer
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From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An imperious stamping before the door, and the bell sounded more sharply than usual.
not any; not one
From this reading No, she had not seen this person before.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No, she had not seen this person before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
a human being
From this reading No, she had not seen this person before.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No, she had not seen this person before.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading An imperious stamping before the door, and the bell sounded more sharply than usual.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No, she had not seen this person before.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading An imperious stamping before the door, and the bell sounded more sharply than usual.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading An imperious stamping before the door, and the bell sounded more sharply than usual.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading An imperious stamping before the door, and the bell sounded more sharply than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No, she had not seen this person before.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
up to a particular time
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The midday December sunlight made the hilt of a sword and the buttons of a uniform glitter in the street outside.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading An imperious stamping before the door, and the bell sounded more sharply than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Some one fresh," Lilly thought, for the upright bull-necked figure of the man clanking up the terrace steps was unfamiliar to her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
which person or people
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Here was no frivolous young lieutenant, nor one of the maturer officers, who were on their dignity till the first shy smile told them how far they might go.
