used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Usher M. Richard into the drawing-room, and beg him to wait a moment," he said, rising quickly.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "You may bring him in when I ring."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
CommandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Louis Richard entered, looking gloomy and confused.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
drawing-room
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From this reading "Usher M. Richard into the drawing-room, and beg him to wait a moment," he said, rising quickly.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
encasedadjectiveUS /enˈkeɪst/
covered or protected with or as if with a case
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
EnvelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
depressingly dark
From this reading Louis Richard entered, looking gloomy and confused.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Usher M. Richard into the drawing-room, and beg him to wait a moment," he said, rising quickly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You may bring him in when I ring."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Usher M. Richard into the drawing-room, and beg him to wait a moment," he said, rising quickly.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Louis Richard entered, looking gloomy and confused.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis Richard entered, looking gloomy and confused.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may bring him in when I ring."
Miraudiere
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From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
a particular point in time
From this reading "Usher M. Richard into the drawing-room, and beg him to wait a moment," he said, rising quickly.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
with speed
From this reading "Usher M. Richard into the drawing-room, and beg him to wait a moment," he said, rising quickly.
with low volume
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
Richard
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From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "You may bring him in when I ring."
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Usher M. Richard into the drawing-room, and beg him to wait a moment," he said, rising quickly.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Usher M. Richard into the drawing-room, and beg him to wait a moment," he said, rising quickly.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Usher M. Richard into the drawing-room, and beg him to wait a moment," he said, rising quickly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Usher M. Richard into the drawing-room, and beg him to wait a moment," he said, rising quickly.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
UsherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading "Usher M. Richard into the drawing-room, and beg him to wait a moment," he said, rising quickly.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Usher M. Richard into the drawing-room, and beg him to wait a moment," he said, rising quickly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
at the time that
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Enveloped in a magnificent dressing gown, his feet encased in embroidered slippers, and a fragrant cigar between his lips, Commander de La Miraudiere was quietly seated at his desk, with a stack of notes and papers before him, when a servant entered and announced: "M. Richard."
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The servant withdrew, while his master opened a drawer in the safe near by, took out twenty-five notes of a thousand francs each, and, placing them beside a sheet of stamped paper used in making out deeds, rang the bell.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may bring him in when I ring."
