14th
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From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hetzel’s face wore an expression of intense excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
Assistant-district-attorney
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From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Romer lifted his eyes from off his law-book, removed his cigar from between his lips, and ejaculated, “Hello!
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
ejaculated
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From this reading Romer lifted his eyes from off his law-book, removed his cigar from between his lips, and ejaculated, “Hello!
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Hetzel’s face wore an expression of intense excitement.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Hetzel’s face wore an expression of intense excitement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Romer lifted his eyes from off his law-book, removed his cigar from between his lips, and ejaculated, “Hello!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Hetzel’s face wore an expression of intense excitement.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Romer lifted his eyes from off his law-book, removed his cigar from between his lips, and ejaculated, “Hello!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading Romer lifted his eyes from off his law-book, removed his cigar from between his lips, and ejaculated, “Hello!
Hetzel
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From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
Hetzel's
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From this reading Hetzel’s face wore an expression of intense excitement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Hetzel’s face wore an expression of intense excitement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
law-book
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From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
held up in the air
From this reading Romer lifted his eyes from off his law-book, removed his cigar from between his lips, and ejaculated, “Hello!
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Romer lifted his eyes from off his law-book, removed his cigar from between his lips, and ejaculated, “Hello!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What’s up now?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Romer lifted his eyes from off his law-book, removed his cigar from between his lips, and ejaculated, “Hello!
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
owner'snounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
poringverbUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Romer lifted his eyes from off his law-book, removed his cigar from between his lips, and ejaculated, “Hello!
Romer
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From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
push forcefully
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading In one hand Hetzel carried a dripping umbrella; the other hand was thrust deep into the breast of its owner’s coat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What’s up now?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
What's
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From this reading What’s up now?”
at the time that
From this reading ON Thursday, August 14th, at about half, past one in the afternoon, Assistant-district-attorney Romer was seated in his office, poring over a huge law-book’, and smoking a huge cigar, when the door suddenly flew open, and in came, or more accurately, in burst Mr. Julian Hetzel.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Hetzel’s face wore an expression of intense excitement.
