22
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From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
how long something has existed
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
a line of approach
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading OLD SPICER INTERVIEWS CORA BELL.
Bell'snounUS /belz/
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
CORAnounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading OLD SPICER INTERVIEWS CORA BELL.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
located inward
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
INTERVIEWSnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading OLD SPICER INTERVIEWS CORA BELL.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
not any; not one
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD SPICER INTERVIEWS CORA BELL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
with speed
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
reception-room
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From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
refrain from harming
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
SPICERadjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsər/
comparative of “spic” — completely neat and clean
From this reading OLD SPICER INTERVIEWS CORA BELL.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She seemed struck with amazement as her eyes rested on the tall, spare form and somewhat aged face of the famous detective.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Spicer had no difficulty in finding No. 22 Sixth Avenue; and having gained an entrance to the house, he rapidly ascended to the third floor.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
precisely as stated
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One glance satisfied him as to which were Miss Bell's apartments, and he knocked at the door of her reception-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
a late time of life
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After a moment's waiting, he heard light footsteps approaching from an inner room; then the door opened, and a young woman about twenty-two years of age, with a fine form and a very pretty face, stood before him.
