used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
matters of personal concern
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His whole appearance was indicative of care and anxiety.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading His whole appearance was indicative of care and anxiety.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His whole appearance was indicative of care and anxiety.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His whole appearance was indicative of care and anxiety.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading His whole appearance was indicative of care and anxiety.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
NEGOTIATIONSnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
PrussiannounUS /ˈprʌʃən/
a German inhabitant of Prussia
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
not in physical motion
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
von
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From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But at length it seemed as if his expectations were to be fulfilled; he heard approaching steps.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
which person or people
From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His whole appearance was indicative of care and anxiety.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Whenever he passed the door leading into the anteroom, he stood still and listened, and then, heaving a sigh and muttering angry words, continued his walk.
Zastrow
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From this reading General von Zastrow, who had temporarily taken charge of the Prussian department of foreign affairs, was pacing his room.
