advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading His youth made it seem ridiculous in their eyes for him to aspire to the position advertised.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was ushered into an anteroom, where four persons were already sitting.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading When he entered, the others regarded him with interest, and, as it seemed, with amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bernard was shown up-stairs to an apartment on the second floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he entered, the others regarded him with interest, and, as it seemed, with amusement.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading He was ushered into an anteroom, where four persons were already sitting.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Bernard was shown up-stairs to an apartment on the second floor.
applicantsnounUS /ˈæplɪkənts/
plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading These Bernard inferred were applicants for the post of traveling companion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he entered, the others regarded him with interest, and, as it seemed, with amusement.
aspireverbUS /əˈspaɪr/
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading His youth made it seem ridiculous in their eyes for him to aspire to the position advertised.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Bernard was shown up-stairs to an apartment on the second floor.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading These Bernard inferred were applicants for the post of traveling companion.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When he entered, the others regarded him with interest, and, as it seemed, with amusement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His youth made it seem ridiculous in their eyes for him to aspire to the position advertised.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Bernard was shown up-stairs to an apartment on the second floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These Bernard inferred were applicants for the post of traveling companion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He was ushered into an anteroom, where four persons were already sitting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was ushered into an anteroom, where four persons were already sitting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he entered, the others regarded him with interest, and, as it seemed, with amusement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His youth made it seem ridiculous in their eyes for him to aspire to the position advertised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His youth made it seem ridiculous in their eyes for him to aspire to the position advertised.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading These Bernard inferred were applicants for the post of traveling companion.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading When he entered, the others regarded him with interest, and, as it seemed, with amusement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was ushered into an anteroom, where four persons were already sitting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he entered, the others regarded him with interest, and, as it seemed, with amusement.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His youth made it seem ridiculous in their eyes for him to aspire to the position advertised.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These Bernard inferred were applicants for the post of traveling companion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bernard was shown up-stairs to an apartment on the second floor.
others
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From this reading When he entered, the others regarded him with interest, and, as it seemed, with amusement.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He was ushered into an anteroom, where four persons were already sitting.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading His youth made it seem ridiculous in their eyes for him to aspire to the position advertised.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading These Bernard inferred were applicants for the post of traveling companion.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading When he entered, the others regarded him with interest, and, as it seemed, with amusement.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading His youth made it seem ridiculous in their eyes for him to aspire to the position advertised.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Bernard was shown up-stairs to an apartment on the second floor.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His youth made it seem ridiculous in their eyes for him to aspire to the position advertised.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When he entered, the others regarded him with interest, and, as it seemed, with amusement.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Bernard was shown up-stairs to an apartment on the second floor.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was ushered into an anteroom, where four persons were already sitting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bernard was shown up-stairs to an apartment on the second floor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His youth made it seem ridiculous in their eyes for him to aspire to the position advertised.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These Bernard inferred were applicants for the post of traveling companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bernard was shown up-stairs to an apartment on the second floor.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading These Bernard inferred were applicants for the post of traveling companion.
up-stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bernard was shown up-stairs to an apartment on the second floor.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading He was ushered into an anteroom, where four persons were already sitting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bernard was shown up-stairs to an apartment on the second floor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was ushered into an anteroom, where four persons were already sitting.
at the time that
From this reading When he entered, the others regarded him with interest, and, as it seemed, with amusement.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was ushered into an anteroom, where four persons were already sitting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he entered, the others regarded him with interest, and, as it seemed, with amusement.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading His youth made it seem ridiculous in their eyes for him to aspire to the position advertised.
