used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am Mary Burton," she said simply; and the man stood dubiously shaking his head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
cause to be bored
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
compressverbUS /ˈkɑːmpres/
make more compact by or as if by pressing
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
a state at a particular time
From this reading His nerve-racked condition could only realize the name Burton--and in these offices it was not just now a favored name.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
cruciallyadverbUS /ˈkruːʃəli/
to a crucial degree
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
demoralizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
dubiouslyadverbUS /ˈduːbiəsliː/
in a questionable and dubious manner
From this reading "I am Mary Burton," she said simply; and the man stood dubiously shaking his head.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
Edwardes
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From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
apart from; not including
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading His nerve-racked condition could only realize the name Burton--and in these offices it was not just now a favored name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
ground-glass
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From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I am Mary Burton," she said simply; and the man stood dubiously shaking his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am Mary Burton," she said simply; and the man stood dubiously shaking his head.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am Mary Burton," she said simply; and the man stood dubiously shaking his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His nerve-racked condition could only realize the name Burton--and in these offices it was not just now a favored name.
and nothing more
From this reading His nerve-racked condition could only realize the name Burton--and in these offices it was not just now a favored name.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
used to form the superlative
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His nerve-racked condition could only realize the name Burton--and in these offices it was not just now a favored name.
nerve-racked
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From this reading His nerve-racked condition could only realize the name Burton--and in these offices it was not just now a favored name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His nerve-racked condition could only realize the name Burton--and in these offices it was not just now a favored name.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His nerve-racked condition could only realize the name Burton--and in these offices it was not just now a favored name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading His nerve-racked condition could only realize the name Burton--and in these offices it was not just now a favored name.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
and nothing more
From this reading His nerve-racked condition could only realize the name Burton--and in these offices it was not just now a favored name.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
panic-making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading His nerve-racked condition could only realize the name Burton--and in these offices it was not just now a favored name.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am Mary Burton," she said simply; and the man stood dubiously shaking his head.
try to get or reach
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "I am Mary Burton," she said simply; and the man stood dubiously shaking his head.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am Mary Burton," she said simply; and the man stood dubiously shaking his head.
and nothing more
From this reading "I am Mary Burton," she said simply; and the man stood dubiously shaking his head.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "I am Mary Burton," she said simply; and the man stood dubiously shaking his head.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
survivalnounUS /sərˈvaɪvəl/
a state of surviving; remaining alive
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Could any one seek to claim, except on most urgent business, one minute out of these crucially vital hours?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
at the time that
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They were hours when the real target of the whole panic-making bombardment was striving to compress into each relentless instant a separate struggle for survival.
belonging to which person
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mary Burton presented herself in the anteroom of the suite whose ground-glass doors bore the legend "Edwardes and Edwardes," and asked for the banker, a man with a pale and demoralized face gazed at her blankly.
