used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young man rose to his feet at Tallente's entrance and hastened to explain his visit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "You'll forgive my waiting, sir," he begged.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The young man rose to his feet at Tallente's entrance and hastened to explain his visit.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The young man rose to his feet at Tallente's entrance and hastened to explain his visit.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The young man rose to his feet at Tallente's entrance and hastened to explain his visit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "You'll forgive my waiting, sir," he begged.
set up or found
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
half-past
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From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The young man rose to his feet at Tallente's entrance and hastened to explain his visit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You'll forgive my waiting, sir," he begged.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You'll forgive my waiting, sir," he begged.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Quite right, Spencer," Tallente replied.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Quite right, Spencer," Tallente replied.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Quite right, Spencer," Tallente replied.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The young man rose to his feet at Tallente's entrance and hastened to explain his visit.
secretariesnounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
term of address for a man
From this reading "You'll forgive my waiting, sir," he begged.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
Tallente
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From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
Tallente's
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From this reading The young man rose to his feet at Tallente's entrance and hastened to explain his visit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The young man rose to his feet at Tallente's entrance and hastened to explain his visit.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
which person or people
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
You'll
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From this reading "You'll forgive my waiting, sir," he begged.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Tallente found a distant connection of his waiting for him in his rooms, on his return from the House at about half-past six,--Spencer Williams, a young man who, after a brilliant career at Oxford, had become one of the junior secretaries to the Prime Minister.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your servant told me that you were dining out and would be home before seven o'clock to change."
