used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SECRET FOE AND OPEN ENEMY.
anew
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SECRET FOE AND OPEN ENEMY.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Count Eckardstein entered, who, as a guest of the house, needed no special announcement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Count Eckardstein entered, who, as a guest of the house, needed no special announcement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dernburg sat in his office at the desk.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Eckardstein entered, who, as a guest of the house, needed no special announcement.
Dernburg
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From this reading Dernburg sat in his office at the desk.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Dernburg sat in his office at the desk.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
Eckardstein
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From this reading Count Eckardstein entered, who, as a guest of the house, needed no special announcement.
an opposing military force
From this reading A SECRET FOE AND OPEN ENEMY.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Count Eckardstein entered, who, as a guest of the house, needed no special announcement.
FOEnounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading A SECRET FOE AND OPEN ENEMY.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Count Eckardstein entered, who, as a guest of the house, needed no special announcement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dernburg sat in his office at the desk.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Count Eckardstein entered, who, as a guest of the house, needed no special announcement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I just saw the director leave," said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dernburg sat in his office at the desk.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
go away from a place
From this reading "I just saw the director leave," said he.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Count Eckardstein entered, who, as a guest of the house, needed no special announcement.
not any; not one
From this reading Count Eckardstein entered, who, as a guest of the house, needed no special announcement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Dernburg sat in his office at the desk.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A SECRET FOE AND OPEN ENEMY.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I just saw the director leave," said he.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dernburg sat in his office at the desk.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I just saw the director leave," said he.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading A SECRET FOE AND OPEN ENEMY.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Count Eckardstein entered, who, as a guest of the house, needed no special announcement.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dernburg sat in his office at the desk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
at the time that
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
which person or people
From this reading Count Eckardstein entered, who, as a guest of the house, needed no special announcement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading He had just had a lengthy talk with the director of his works and was looking over the papers which he had left when the door was again opened.
