used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
(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 He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
from appearances alone
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Seldon was evidently guarding me with the utmost care.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
divisible by two
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Seldon was evidently guarding me with the utmost care.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
favoringverbUS /ˈfeɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “favor” — promote over another
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading Seldon was evidently guarding me with the utmost care.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
LADY'SnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seldon was evidently guarding me with the utmost care.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
in motion
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
the middle of the day
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
on one occasion
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
Seldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seldon was evidently guarding me with the utmost care.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
silhouetteverbUS /ˌsɪləˈwet/
project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
make square
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Seldon was evidently guarding me with the utmost care.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seldon was evidently guarding me with the utmost care.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading THE LADY'S PLAN I must have remained there an hour undisturbed, listening to faint sounds in the rooms above, and peering out between the iron bars at a little square of blue sky, and some waving tree branches.
at the time that
From this reading By the light I judged the time somewhat beyond noon, when the door opened suddenly, and Peter appeared bearing a tray.
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 Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading He was as mysteriously silent and professional as upon his first visit, not even favoring me with a glance, his mind apparently intent upon his duties, moving about noiselessly, wiping the table, and placing his load of dishes thereon with great care that all should be arranged in perfect order.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once, with ear pressed against the door, I could distinguish the regular steps of a sentinel pacing back and forth, and out of the window I caught the silhouette of a cocked hat and brown gun barrel.
