used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
Barminster
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From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading "Thank you, my lord," returned Mr. Harker gratefully.
Harker
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From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
Jessica
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From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
Lester
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From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Thank you, my lord," returned Mr. Harker gratefully.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
OctagonnounUS /ˈɑːktəɡɑːn/
an eight-sided polygon
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
with speed
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Thank you, my lord," returned Mr. Harker gratefully.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
SeatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
Shelton
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From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, my lord," returned Mr. Harker gratefully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Barminster conducted Mr. Harker to the Octagon Room, so named from its peculiar shape.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Seating himself, he waited patiently for the arrival of Miss Lester and Jessica, secretly congratulating himself on the success of his interview.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
at the time that
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The time passed quickly; and, while waiting, Lord Barminster and Mortimer Shelton held a hurried consultation with him as to the best method of exposing Vermont.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you will wait here," he said courteously, "I will have some refreshment sent up to you and the ladies, when they arrive."
