used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Send him in as soon as he comes back.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Send him in as soon as he comes back.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
bookkeepernounUS /ˈbʊkkiːpər/
someone who records the transactions of a business
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading IN THE ROOKERY BUILDING.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading The bookkeeper nodded carelessly and resumed his writing.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “Send him in as soon as he comes back.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
florid-complexioned
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From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Send him in as soon as he comes back.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Send him in as soon as he comes back.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE ROOKERY BUILDING.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
JaredverbUS /ˈdʒerɪd/
past form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The bookkeeper nodded carelessly and resumed his writing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The bookkeeper nodded carelessly and resumed his writing.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
ROOKERYnoun
a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks)
From this reading IN THE ROOKERY BUILDING.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
saturnine-looking
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From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “Send him in as soon as he comes back.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
term of address for a man
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
sixty-fiveadjective
being five more than sixty
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
in the near future
From this reading “Send him in as soon as he comes back.”
dependable
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE ROOKERY BUILDING.
Vance
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From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
Vyce
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From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
Whitemore
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From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
which person or people
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The bookkeeper nodded carelessly and resumed his writing.
a late time of life
From this reading “No, sir,” replied Edgar Vyce, his bookkeeper and office manager--a tall, saturnine-looking man, who had been in his employ several years.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Has Vance returned yet?” asked Jared Whitemore, a stout, florid-complexioned man of sixty-five, opening the door of his private office and glancing into the outside room.
