used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
ABDICATESverbUS /ˈæbdəkeɪts/
third-person singular of “abdicate” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
alighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That persistence led me to think that there was some justice in your case.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading His Excellency took the chair offered him and, with some hesitation in his choice, of words, opened the conversation.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading His Excellency took the chair offered him and, with some hesitation in his choice, of words, opened the conversation.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, "I first wish to congratulate you on your persistence.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His Excellency took the chair offered him and, with some hesitation in his choice, of words, opened the conversation.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
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 took the chair offered him and, with some hesitation in his choice, of words, opened the conversation.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, "I first wish to congratulate you on your persistence.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, "I first wish to congratulate you on your persistence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, "I first wish to congratulate you on your persistence.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading His Excellency took the chair offered him and, with some hesitation in his choice, of words, opened the conversation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His Excellency took the chair offered him and, with some hesitation in his choice, of words, opened the conversation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, "I first wish to congratulate you on your persistence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading That persistence led me to think that there was some justice in your case.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading That persistence led me to think that there was some justice in your case.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That persistence led me to think that there was some justice in your case.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
Murray'snounUS /ˈmɜːriz/
possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading His Excellency took the chair offered him and, with some hesitation in his choice, of words, opened the conversation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, "I first wish to congratulate you on your persistence.
on one occasion
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading His Excellency took the chair offered him and, with some hesitation in his choice, of words, opened the conversation.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, "I first wish to congratulate you on your persistence.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, "I first wish to congratulate you on your persistence.
Saunders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His Excellency took the chair offered him and, with some hesitation in his choice, of words, opened the conversation.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That persistence led me to think that there was some justice in your case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That persistence led me to think that there was some justice in your case.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading That persistence led me to think that there was some justice in your case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, "I first wish to congratulate you on your persistence.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His Excellency took the chair offered him and, with some hesitation in his choice, of words, opened the conversation.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That persistence led me to think that there was some justice in your case.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
in or at the place that
From this reading The visitors were shown at once into Father Murray's room where Mark, Saunders and the priest waited.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading THE "DUCHESS" ABDICATES A few hours later--about ten o'clock--an automobile stopped in front of the New Willard Hotel, and the Minister and his secretary alighted.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, "I first wish to congratulate you on your persistence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His Excellency took the chair offered him and, with some hesitation in his choice, of words, opened the conversation.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His Excellency took the chair offered him and, with some hesitation in his choice, of words, opened the conversation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, "I first wish to congratulate you on your persistence.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gentlemen," he said, "I first wish to congratulate you on your persistence.
