aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading In he came, sterner and sharper of aspect than usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'I've been expected?
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
BRYERLY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In he came, sterner and sharper of aspect than usual.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading 'I've been expected?
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
half-dressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
half-past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
hall-door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In he came, sterner and sharper of aspect than usual.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm Doctor Bryerly.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I've been expected?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
Knowl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
lankadjectiveUS /læŋk/
long and thin and often limp
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
sharpernounUS /ˈʃɑːrpər/
a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
From this reading In he came, sterner and sharper of aspect than usual.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
having a supporting base
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading In he came, sterner and sharper of aspect than usual.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In he came, sterner and sharper of aspect than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading In he came, sterner and sharper of aspect than usual.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
at the time that
From this reading His summons at the hall-door was little heard at our remote side of the old house of Knowl; and when the sleepy, half-dressed servant opened the door, the lank Doctor, in glossy black clothing, was standing alone, his portmanteau on its end upon the steps, and his vehicle disappearing in the shadows of the old trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _I TALK WITH DOCTOR BRYERLY_ Doctor Bryerly had, indeed, arrived at half-past twelve o'clock at night.
