used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
matters of personal concern
From this reading We have finished with your affairs, Mr. O’Donnell, haven’t we?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
react verbally
From this reading “Yes, doctor,” was the answer; “you’ve run me dry with the exception of your own little business.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “There are no secrets being disclosed--at least, I think not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “There are no secrets being disclosed--at least, I think not.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Don’t run away, Howard,” said he.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “There are no secrets being disclosed--at least, I think not.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading “There are no secrets being disclosed--at least, I think not.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Yes, doctor,” was the answer; “you’ve run me dry with the exception of your own little business.”
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Don’t run away, Howard,” said he.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading “Yes, doctor,” was the answer; “you’ve run me dry with the exception of your own little business.”
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading “Yes, doctor,” was the answer; “you’ve run me dry with the exception of your own little business.”
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading We have finished with your affairs, Mr. O’Donnell, haven’t we?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
set up or found
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have finished with your affairs, Mr. O’Donnell, haven’t we?”
haven't
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From this reading We have finished with your affairs, Mr. O’Donnell, haven’t we?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Don’t run away, Howard,” said he.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading “Don’t run away, Howard,” said he.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
located inward
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “There are no secrets being disclosed--at least, I think not.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Yes, doctor,” was the answer; “you’ve run me dry with the exception of your own little business.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We have finished with your affairs, Mr. O’Donnell, haven’t we?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
not any; not one
From this reading “There are no secrets being disclosed--at least, I think not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “There are no secrets being disclosed--at least, I think not.
O'Donnell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have finished with your affairs, Mr. O’Donnell, haven’t we?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Yes, doctor,” was the answer; “you’ve run me dry with the exception of your own little business.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
reprievenounUS /riˈpriːv/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Don’t run away, Howard,” said he.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Don’t run away, Howard,” said he.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading “There are no secrets being disclosed--at least, I think not.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There are no secrets being disclosed--at least, I think not.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “There are no secrets being disclosed--at least, I think not.
Thorndyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have finished with your affairs, Mr. O’Donnell, haven’t we?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
at the time that
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading As I pushed open the inner door and entered the room I conceived the momentary hope of a reprieve from the wrath to come, for I found my two friends in what was evidently a business consultation with a stranger, and was on the point of backing out when Thorndyke stopped me.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, doctor,” was the answer; “you’ve run me dry with the exception of your own little business.”
you've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, doctor,” was the answer; “you’ve run me dry with the exception of your own little business.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We have finished with your affairs, Mr. O’Donnell, haven’t we?”
