Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

later than; following

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

next to; at the side of

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

very lively and profitable

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

-ing form of “compensate” — adjust for

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

an educated and intellectual elite

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

take the midday meal

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

a midday meal

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

an island in the eastern Caribbean in the Windward Islands; administered as an overseas region of France

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

the force of workers available

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

a painting that is applied to a wall surface

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

according to the clock

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

a group of people who work together

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

an artist who paints

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

a male human offspring

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

interact in a certain way

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading The luncheon was already in progress when they entered the crowded room, but they managed to find two vacant chairs at a round table of chattering men.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

look attentively

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading About a week later, Rodrigo had a business conference that resulted in an unexpected meeting and a pleasant adventure compensating in some measure for his ill success in thwarting the clever Elise.

very cordial

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well--it's the Count himself!" came a booming voice from the chair beside Rodrigo and he stared into the welcoming face of Bill Terhune.

at the time that

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

which person or people

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had been conferring in the studio of a mural painter named Washburn, who was doing some highly intricate work for Dorning and Son, when he happened to look at his watch and discovered it was after one o'clock in the afternoon.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Neither had had lunch, and Washburn invited Rodrigo to accompany him to a luncheon gathering of the Dutch Treat Club, an organization of the most successful artists, authors and other members of the intelligentsia in New York, at the Hotel Martinique.