the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
Bertram
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From this reading Beside him sat Robert Bertram, the club idler, slender and languidly elegant.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside him sat Robert Bertram, the club idler, slender and languidly elegant.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His heavy face wore the expression of good-humored power, characteristic of the experienced and successful journalist.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
confereesnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈiːz/
plural of “conferee” — a person on whom something is bestowed
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The third member of the conference was Jones himself.
CosmicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːzmɪk/
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Beside him sat Robert Bertram, the club idler, slender and languidly elegant.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading His heavy face wore the expression of good-humored power, characteristic of the experienced and successful journalist.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His heavy face wore the expression of good-humored power, characteristic of the experienced and successful journalist.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His heavy face wore the expression of good-humored power, characteristic of the experienced and successful journalist.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading His heavy face wore the expression of good-humored power, characteristic of the experienced and successful journalist.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading His heavy face wore the expression of good-humored power, characteristic of the experienced and successful journalist.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beside him sat Robert Bertram, the club idler, slender and languidly elegant.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The third member of the conference was Jones himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His heavy face wore the expression of good-humored power, characteristic of the experienced and successful journalist.
idlernounUS /ˈaɪdələr/
person who does no work
From this reading Beside him sat Robert Bertram, the club idler, slender and languidly elegant.
of great significance or value
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading His heavy face wore the expression of good-humored power, characteristic of the experienced and successful journalist.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading Beside him sat Robert Bertram, the club idler, slender and languidly elegant.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The third member of the conference was Jones himself.
the force of workers available
From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His heavy face wore the expression of good-humored power, characteristic of the experienced and successful journalist.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Beside him sat Robert Bertram, the club idler, slender and languidly elegant.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Beside him sat Robert Bertram, the club idler, slender and languidly elegant.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading His heavy face wore the expression of good-humored power, characteristic of the experienced and successful journalist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third member of the conference was Jones himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
Waldemar
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From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Waldemar, the oldest of the conferees, was the owner, and at times the operator, of an important and decent newspaper.
What's
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From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three men sat in the Cosmic Club discussing the question: “What’s the matter with Jones?”
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His heavy face wore the expression of good-humored power, characteristic of the experienced and successful journalist.
