used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was rather like a dog at bay.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading He was rather like a dog at bay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He was rather like a dog at bay.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
fearingly
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From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
filesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading PAUL HEARS GOOD TIDINGS.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading PAUL HEARS GOOD TIDINGS.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was rather like a dog at bay.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
Ouida
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From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL HEARS GOOD TIDINGS.
by chance
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
on the contrary
From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
SalmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
get by special effort
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
Strogoff
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From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
TIDINGSnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading PAUL HEARS GOOD TIDINGS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After a while he was ushered into the presence of Mr. Salmon, and stood rather fearingly waiting for what was coming.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
WintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The very day upon which the Winters woman called on Ouida, in her unsuccessful attempt to secure an interview, Paul Strogoff, the model, paid a visit to the office of Edward Salmon, the shrewd and wily lawyer.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young Russian gazed with awe on the great array of books and files, and wondered what could possibly have been the reason why any lawyer should have requested his presence.
