used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
ambâ
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From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
to come or go into
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
Esmo
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From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
Eveena
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From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
divisible by two
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
on one occasion
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On this occasion, however, I was not detained in the hall, but permitted at once to enter the chamber allotted to us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were received on landing by our former host and conducted to his house.
at the time that
From this reading I was glad therefore on her account, even more than on my own, when, a scratch at the door having obtained admission for an ambâ, it placed before me a message from Esmo requesting a private conference.
which person or people
From this reading Eveena, who had exacted from me all that I knew, and much that I meant to conceal, respecting the occasion of our journey, was much agitated and not a little alarmed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
Zinta
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From this reading My own humble rank in the Zinta rendered so sudden and imperative a summons the more difficult to understand, and though by this time well versed in the learning, neither of us was familiar with the administration of the Brotherhood.
