used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The young viscount was painfully conscious that the clerks answered his inquiries with a pointedly cold brevity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading The young viscount was painfully conscious that the clerks answered his inquiries with a pointedly cold brevity.
Brown'snounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The young viscount was painfully conscious that the clerks answered his inquiries with a pointedly cold brevity.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The young viscount was painfully conscious that the clerks answered his inquiries with a pointedly cold brevity.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The young viscount was painfully conscious that the clerks answered his inquiries with a pointedly cold brevity.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young viscount was painfully conscious that the clerks answered his inquiries with a pointedly cold brevity.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading The young viscount was painfully conscious that the clerks answered his inquiries with a pointedly cold brevity.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
Maurice
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From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading The young viscount was painfully conscious that the clerks answered his inquiries with a pointedly cold brevity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
pointedlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪdliː/
in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
From this reading The young viscount was painfully conscious that the clerks answered his inquiries with a pointedly cold brevity.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
a state of acute pain
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SURPRISE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
viscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading The young viscount was painfully conscious that the clerks answered his inquiries with a pointedly cold brevity.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The severe mental suffering that he endured during the half hour that was occupied in walking from Brown's hotel to the office of Mr. Emerson, may easily be conceived.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading He saw them glance at each other, and one of them shrugged his shoulders, and gave a low whistle as Maurice seated himself to wait.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young viscount was painfully conscious that the clerks answered his inquiries with a pointedly cold brevity.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On reaching that gentleman's place of business, Maurice learned that he was not within, but would probably return immediately.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young viscount was painfully conscious that the clerks answered his inquiries with a pointedly cold brevity.
