used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M. Varbarriere talks a little more freely.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
diagramnounUS /ˈdaɪəɡræm/
a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
don't
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From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
dressing-room
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From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
in a free manner
From this reading M. Varbarriere talks a little more freely.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
HonounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading M. Varbarriere talks a little more freely.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Varbarriere talks a little more freely.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading M. Varbarriere talks a little more freely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
others
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From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
pocket-book
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From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
prayer-book
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From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
having a supporting base
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
Strangways
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From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading M. Varbarriere talks a little more freely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
Varbarriere
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From this reading M. Varbarriere talks a little more freely.
waggerynoun
waggish behavior
From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
at the time that
From this reading For two or three minutes he had been thus engaged when Guy Strangways entered the room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After his valet left him, M. Varbarriere did not descend, but remained in his dressing-room, thinking profoundly; and, after a while, he opened his pocket-book, and began to con over a number of figures, and a diagram to which these numbers seemed to refer.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Sometimes standing at the window, at others pacing the floor, and all the time engrossed by a calculation, like a man over a problem in mathematics.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ho! young gentleman, why don't you read your prayer-book?" said the old man, with solemn waggery.
