Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

in the past

From this reading She looked up in surprise, as she had supposed him to be at his office an hour ago.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

in addition

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She looked up in surprise, as she had supposed him to be at his office an hour ago.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She looked up in surprise, as she had supposed him to be at his office an hour ago.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

in a hearty manner

From this reading He came in, with his overcoat on, and his hat in his hand, and when Margaret presented him to Mr. Somers he cordially offered him his disengaged hand.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

From this reading He came in, with his overcoat on, and his hat in his hand, and when Margaret presented him to Mr. Somers he cordially offered him his disengaged hand.

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From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

being one more than ten

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He came in, with his overcoat on, and his hat in his hand, and when Margaret presented him to Mr. Somers he cordially offered him his disengaged hand.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He came in, with his overcoat on, and his hat in his hand, and when Margaret presented him to Mr. Somers he cordially offered him his disengaged hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He came in, with his overcoat on, and his hat in his hand, and when Margaret presented him to Mr. Somers he cordially offered him his disengaged hand.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She looked up in surprise, as she had supposed him to be at his office an hour ago.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She looked up in surprise, as she had supposed him to be at his office an hour ago.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

and nothing more

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She looked up in surprise, as she had supposed him to be at his office an hour ago.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He came in, with his overcoat on, and his hat in his hand, and when Margaret presented him to Mr. Somers he cordially offered him his disengaged hand.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading She looked up in surprise, as she had supposed him to be at his office an hour ago.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He came in, with his overcoat on, and his hat in his hand, and when Margaret presented him to Mr. Somers he cordially offered him his disengaged hand.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading He came in, with his overcoat on, and his hat in his hand, and when Margaret presented him to Mr. Somers he cordially offered him his disengaged hand.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He came in, with his overcoat on, and his hat in his hand, and when Margaret presented him to Mr. Somers he cordially offered him his disengaged hand.

with little or no delay

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

determined

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

required or under orders

From this reading She looked up in surprise, as she had supposed him to be at his office an hour ago.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading She looked up in surprise, as she had supposed him to be at his office an hour ago.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mr. Somers came promptly at eleven, the next morning, and Margaret received him in the drawing-room alone.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She looked up in surprise, as she had supposed him to be at his office an hour ago.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

at the time that

From this reading They had not been seated long when Margaret heard Louis Gaston’s voice speaking to a servant in the hall.

which person or people

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She had given orders that she should be denied to any early visitors who might be coming in, and was resolved that she would be just and patient with the young man, though she was also resolved that the nature of their relationship should be definitely settled and understood, during this interview.