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From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he was fumbling with the key he checked himself sharply and listened intently.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He lit another match to make sure this was Number 39.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was fumbling with the key he checked himself sharply and listened intently.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading As he was fumbling with the key he checked himself sharply and listened intently.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It seemed to him that a sound, difficult to define, had come from within.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading It seemed to him that a sound, difficult to define, had come from within.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It seemed to him that a sound, difficult to define, had come from within.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed to him that a sound, difficult to define, had come from within.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading As he was fumbling with the key he checked himself sharply and listened intently.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him that a sound, difficult to define, had come from within.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he was fumbling with the key he checked himself sharply and listened intently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading As he was fumbling with the key he checked himself sharply and listened intently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him that a sound, difficult to define, had come from within.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading As he was fumbling with the key he checked himself sharply and listened intently.
keyholenounUS /ˈkiːhoʊl/
the hole where a key is inserted
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading As he was fumbling with the key he checked himself sharply and listened intently.
provided with artificial light
From this reading He lit another match to make sure this was Number 39.
engage in
From this reading He lit another match to make sure this was Number 39.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
PartridgenounUS /ˈpɑːrtrədʒ/
flesh of either quail or grouse
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him that a sound, difficult to define, had come from within.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading As he was fumbling with the key he checked himself sharply and listened intently.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It seemed to him that a sound, difficult to define, had come from within.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He lit another match to make sure this was Number 39.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He lit another match to make sure this was Number 39.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The corner of the corridor in which Number 39 was situated was so dark that Mr. Partridge had to light a match before he could find the keyhole.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he was fumbling with the key he checked himself sharply and listened intently.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It seemed to him that a sound, difficult to define, had come from within.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, it was.
