used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading As he advanced for this purpose, the lady dropped her handkerchief.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
how long something has existed
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
Alston
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From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
from appearances alone
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he advanced for this purpose, the lady dropped her handkerchief.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
coffee-room
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From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
d'hôte
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From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
wanted intensely
From this reading There was a newspaper upon the mantelpiece, which he desired to get possession of.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading As he advanced for this purpose, the lady dropped her handkerchief.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
Ernest
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From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
Ernest's
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From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he advanced for this purpose, the lady dropped her handkerchief.
Frenchwomannoun
a person of French nationality
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There was a newspaper upon the mantelpiece, which he desired to get possession of.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading As he advanced for this purpose, the lady dropped her handkerchief.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a newspaper upon the mantelpiece, which he desired to get possession of.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As he advanced for this purpose, the lady dropped her handkerchief.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading There was a newspaper upon the mantelpiece, which he desired to get possession of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
and nothing more
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
over-dressed
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From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
a human being
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
pocket-handkerchiefnoun
a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading There was a newspaper upon the mantelpiece, which he desired to get possession of.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As he advanced for this purpose, the lady dropped her handkerchief.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
one of four equal parts
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
having a supporting base
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As he advanced for this purpose, the lady dropped her handkerchief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was standing by the empty fireplace, her arm upon the mantelpiece, and a lace pocket-handkerchief in her hand; and Ernest’s first impression of her was that she was handsome and much over-dressed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Alston and Ernest reached the hotel, there was still a quarter of an hour to elapse before the _table d’hôte_, so, after washing his hands and putting on a black coat, Ernest went down into the coffee-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a newspaper upon the mantelpiece, which he desired to get possession of.
a late time of life
From this reading There was only one other person in it, a tall fair Frenchwoman, apparently about thirty years of age.
