used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
AgarnounUS /ˈeɪɡər/
any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Rigg beamed instantaneously, and the clerk, who knew his master, waited until the paroxysm had passed.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading Mr. Rigg beamed instantaneously, and the clerk, who knew his master, waited until the paroxysm had passed.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
clean-shavenadjective
closely shaved recently
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading For if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
wanted intensely
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading ON THIN ICE Treason doth never prosper.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
a man of refinement
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
an established custom
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading ON THIN ICE Treason doth never prosper.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
instantaneouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəsli/
without any delay
From this reading Mr. Rigg beamed instantaneously, and the clerk, who knew his master, waited until the paroxysm had passed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr. Rigg beamed instantaneously, and the clerk, who knew his master, waited until the paroxysm had passed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Mr. Rigg beamed instantaneously, and the clerk, who knew his master, waited until the paroxysm had passed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Rigg beamed instantaneously, and the clerk, who knew his master, waited until the paroxysm had passed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ON THIN ICE Treason doth never prosper.
not one, and not any
From this reading For if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THIN ICE Treason doth never prosper.
on one occasion
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
paroxysmnoun
a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading Mr. Rigg beamed instantaneously, and the clerk, who knew his master, waited until the paroxysm had passed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mr. Rigg beamed instantaneously, and the clerk, who knew his master, waited until the paroxysm had passed.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
prosperverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading ON THIN ICE Treason doth never prosper.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading What's the reason?
Rigg
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From this reading Mr. Rigg beamed instantaneously, and the clerk, who knew his master, waited until the paroxysm had passed.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What's the reason?
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading ON THIN ICE Treason doth never prosper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
TreasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading ON THIN ICE Treason doth never prosper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr. Rigg beamed instantaneously, and the clerk, who knew his master, waited until the paroxysm had passed.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mr. Rigg beamed instantaneously, and the clerk, who knew his master, waited until the paroxysm had passed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
What's
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From this reading What's the reason?
at the time that
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
which person or people
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
belonging to which person
From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
writing-table
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From this reading Two days later a gentleman, whose clean-shaven face had a habit of beaming suddenly into a professional smile, was seated at a huge writing-table in his office in Gray's Inn, when a clerk announced to him the arrival of Mrs. Agar, who desired to see him at once.
