used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “So Gaunt has declared war,” he muttered, and threw the paper impatiently away.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
Baron'snounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
CometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
gotten under control
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
Croiseuil
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From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “So Gaunt has declared war,” he muttered, and threw the paper impatiently away.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
expireverbUS /ɪkˈspaɪr/
lose validity
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
GauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “So Gaunt has declared war,” he muttered, and threw the paper impatiently away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading “So Gaunt has declared war,” he muttered, and threw the paper impatiently away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “So Gaunt has declared war,” he muttered, and threw the paper impatiently away.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
and nothing more
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
Sherren
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From this reading In the afternoon Sherren came round to the hotel to receive his instructions, and, in consequence, the article duly appeared in the _Daily Comet_.
for a short time
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So Gaunt has declared war,” he muttered, and threw the paper impatiently away.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But shortly afterwards he rang the bell, and ordered a copy of each morning newspaper, only to find that the majority of them contained similar advertisements.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “So Gaunt has declared war,” he muttered, and threw the paper impatiently away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
communicated in words
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading “So Gaunt has declared war,” he muttered, and threw the paper impatiently away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
at the time that
From this reading The paper was brought to the Baron’s bedroom the following morning, and when he read the references to Gaunt a grim smile came to his face, but his attention was attracted to the front page of the _Daily Herald_, and he uttered an exclamation of anger when he had mastered the advertisements that appeared there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Baron de Croiseuil had not anticipated that Gaunt would give in to his threats, but he waited for the time to expire before taking any further steps.
