used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
applicantsnounUS /ˈæplɪkənts/
plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
have
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading I bowed in silent indignation, and withdrew.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
forwardingnounUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪŋ/
the act of sending on to another destination
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
a man of refinement
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
Gosslett
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From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
half-open
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From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
ten 10s
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading I bowed in silent indignation, and withdrew.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
LordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
meek-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
express in words
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading I bowed in silent indignation, and withdrew.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
express in words
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
testimonialsnounUS /ˌtestəˈmoʊniəlz/
plural of “testimonial” — something that serves as evidence
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There are above three hundred applicants, and I believe he is about the least suitable amongst them.”
vacancynounUS /ˈveɪkənsi/
being unoccupied
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
precisely as stated
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
in or at the place that
From this reading The door into the anteroom where I was waiting stood half-open, and I heard a very imperious voice say, “Tell Mr. Gosslett it is impossible,--quite impossible!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He has already filled the place; but if another vacancy occurs, his Lordship will bear your claims in mind.”
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading I bowed in silent indignation, and withdrew.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A meek-looking young gentleman came out after this; and, closing the door cautiously, said, “My Lord regrets extremely, Mr. Gosslett, that you should have been so late in forwarding your testimonials.
