used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not until he took out a portfolio and opened it did Dernburg say:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
Dernburg
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From this reading Not until he took out a portfolio and opened it did Dernburg say:
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until he took out a portfolio and opened it did Dernburg say:
EgbertnounUS /ˈeɡbərt/
king of Wessex whose military victories made Wessex the most powerful kingdom in England (died in 839)
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
set up or found
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
of great significance or value
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not until he took out a portfolio and opened it did Dernburg say:
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading RUNECK LEAVES ODENSBURG.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until he took out a portfolio and opened it did Dernburg say:
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
ODENSBURG
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RUNECK LEAVES ODENSBURG.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Not until he took out a portfolio and opened it did Dernburg say:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not until he took out a portfolio and opened it did Dernburg say:
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading Not until he took out a portfolio and opened it did Dernburg say:
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
RUNECK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RUNECK LEAVES ODENSBURG.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
express in words
From this reading Not until he took out a portfolio and opened it did Dernburg say:
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Not until he took out a portfolio and opened it did Dernburg say:
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until he took out a portfolio and opened it did Dernburg say:
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
at the time that
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
work-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Runeck entered his chief's work-room, he found him at his desk, and there was nothing unusual in the manner of his reception and the way in which his salutation was returned.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Let that be, you can report to me later; for now I must talk with you about something more important."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I should like to have your attention for a few minutes, beforehand, if you please," said Egbert, taking a number of papers from the portfolio.
