used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
fearless and daring
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
command with authority
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
DowningnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
set up or found
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
in a gradual manner
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
glass-door
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From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
head-porter
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From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
ill-kept
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From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
immediately past
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
and nothing more
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
MessengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
sauntered
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From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading After about half an hour passed in the hope of seeing one to direct him, he made bold to knock gently at a door.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
Tony
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From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
unpardoned
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From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
precisely as stated
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
at the time that
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Tony passed on, mounted the stairs, and sauntered along a very ill-kept corridor, not fully certain whether it was the third, fourth, or fifth door he was in search of, or on what hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was an unmistakable dignity in the manner of the speaker which served to show Tony not merely that his former offence remained unpardoned, but that his entrance into public life had not awed or impressed in any way the stern official.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading When Tony Butler found himself inside of the swinging glass-door at Downing Street, and in presence of the august Mr. Willis, the porter, it seemed as if all the interval since he had last stood in the same place had been a dream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The head-porter looked up from his “Times,” and with a severity that showed he had neither forgotten nor forgiven, said, “Messengers' room--first pair--corridor--third door on the left.”
