used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man at the desk was the Minister of a Kingdom, and looked it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His eyes were half closed, as if in languid indifference, effectually veiling their keenness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The man at the desk was the Minister of a Kingdom, and looked it.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading The expression of his mouth was lost in the dark moustache, and in the beard combed from the center.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The expression of his mouth was lost in the dark moustache, and in the beard combed from the center.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading His eyes were half closed, as if in languid indifference, effectually veiling their keenness.
combedadjectiveUS /koʊmd/
(of hair) made tidy with a comb
From this reading The expression of his mouth was lost in the dark moustache, and in the beard combed from the center.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The expression of his mouth was lost in the dark moustache, and in the beard combed from the center.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading His eyes were half closed, as if in languid indifference, effectually veiling their keenness.
EXCELLENCYnounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The expression of his mouth was lost in the dark moustache, and in the beard combed from the center.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were half closed, as if in languid indifference, effectually veiling their keenness.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
flat-topadjective
having a flat or flattened upper surface
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The expression of his mouth was lost in the dark moustache, and in the beard combed from the center.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading His eyes were half closed, as if in languid indifference, effectually veiling their keenness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His eyes were half closed, as if in languid indifference, effectually veiling their keenness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading His eyes were half closed, as if in languid indifference, effectually veiling their keenness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The man at the desk was the Minister of a Kingdom, and looked it.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading His eyes were half closed, as if in languid indifference, effectually veiling their keenness.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The man at the desk was the Minister of a Kingdom, and looked it.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading His eyes were half closed, as if in languid indifference, effectually veiling their keenness.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The man at the desk was the Minister of a Kingdom, and looked it.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The expression of his mouth was lost in the dark moustache, and in the beard combed from the center.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
the force of workers available
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The man at the desk was the Minister of a Kingdom, and looked it.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading The expression of his mouth was lost in the dark moustache, and in the beard combed from the center.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The expression of his mouth was lost in the dark moustache, and in the beard combed from the center.
easily agitated
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
others
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From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
dependable
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
SUGGESTSverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His eyes were half closed, as if in languid indifference, effectually veiling their keenness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
thrummed
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From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
on a floor above
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
veilingnounUS /ˈveɪlɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading His eyes were half closed, as if in languid indifference, effectually veiling their keenness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS In an upstairs room of a Washington Ministry three men sat in conference.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were half closed, as if in languid indifference, effectually veiling their keenness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One, a stout, bearded man, was seated behind a flat-top desk on which he constantly thrummed with nervous fingers; the others sat facing him.
