Chapter XIII

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

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

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

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

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

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

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

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

in a busy manner

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

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

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

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

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

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

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

-ing form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

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

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

a man of refinement

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

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

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

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

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

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

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

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

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

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

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

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

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

located inward

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

someone who asks a question

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

a particular point in time

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

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

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

United States basketball guard (born in 1938)

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

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From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

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

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

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

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

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

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

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

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

in or at the place that

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

the general location where something is

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To this the stranger replied that he believed he was expected by Mr. Robertson during the afternoon, but not at any particular hour, and produced a card from which the office-boy learned that he was confronting the Viscount Saxonstowe.

which person or people

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

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

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

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 Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Catching sight of the name _William Robertson_ on a neighbouring window, with the word _Publisher_ underneath it, he turned into the door of the establishment thus designated, and encountering an office-boy who was busily engaged in reading a comic journal inside a small pen labelled ‘Inquiries,’ he asked with great politeness if Mr. Robertson was at that moment disengaged.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading The office-boy in his own good time condescended to examine the personal appearance of the inquirer, and having assured himself that the gentleman was worthy his attention he asked in sharp tones if he had an appointment with Mr. Robertson.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.

a late time of life

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading About the middle of a May afternoon, seven years later, a young man turned out of the Strand into a quiet street in the neighbourhood of Covent Garden and began looking about him as if endeavouring to locate the whereabouts of some particular place.

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

From this reading He forthwith disappeared into some inner region and came back a moment later with a young gentleman who cultivated long hair and an æsthetic style of necktie, and bowed Lord Saxonstowe through various doors into a pleasant ante-room, where he accommodated his lordship with a chair and the _Times_, and informed him that Mr. Robertson would be at liberty in a few moments.