used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After I had pressed the button at the door, a maid appeared and asked me whether I was the new hair-dresser.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I found it to be exactly as he said; after having crossed the street I reached my destination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After I had pressed the button at the door, a maid appeared and asked me whether I was the new hair-dresser.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I found it to be exactly as he said; after having crossed the street I reached my destination.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After I had pressed the button at the door, a maid appeared and asked me whether I was the new hair-dresser.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After I had pressed the button at the door, a maid appeared and asked me whether I was the new hair-dresser.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I found it to be exactly as he said; after having crossed the street I reached my destination.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
Buda-Pesth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading After I had pressed the button at the door, a maid appeared and asked me whether I was the new hair-dresser.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Sandor did not come to meet me this time.
placed crosswise
From this reading I found it to be exactly as he said; after having crossed the street I reached my destination.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading I found it to be exactly as he said; after having crossed the street I reached my destination.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Sandor did not come to meet me this time.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After I had pressed the button at the door, a maid appeared and asked me whether I was the new hair-dresser.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I found it to be exactly as he said; after having crossed the street I reached my destination.
a social unit living together
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
set up or found
From this reading I found it to be exactly as he said; after having crossed the street I reached my destination.
furthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
hair-dresser
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After I had pressed the button at the door, a maid appeared and asked me whether I was the new hair-dresser.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I found it to be exactly as he said; after having crossed the street I reached my destination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I found it to be exactly as he said; after having crossed the street I reached my destination.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
a female domestic
From this reading After I had pressed the button at the door, a maid appeared and asked me whether I was the new hair-dresser.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Sandor did not come to meet me this time.
come together
From this reading Mr. Sandor did not come to meet me this time.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sandor did not come to meet me this time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After I had pressed the button at the door, a maid appeared and asked me whether I was the new hair-dresser.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Sandor did not come to meet me this time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
compacted by ironing
From this reading After I had pressed the button at the door, a maid appeared and asked me whether I was the new hair-dresser.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I found it to be exactly as he said; after having crossed the street I reached my destination.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I found it to be exactly as he said; after having crossed the street I reached my destination.
Sandor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Sandor did not come to meet me this time.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I found it to be exactly as he said; after having crossed the street I reached my destination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sandor did not come to meet me this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Sandor did not come to meet me this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Sandor did not come to meet me this time.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
a just detectable amount
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
precisely as stated
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading After I had pressed the button at the door, a maid appeared and asked me whether I was the new hair-dresser.
which person or people
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I had grown very indifferent of late, and mounted the broad staircase without the slightest trace of my usual embarrassment and fear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He told me in his letter that I would find my way easily now that I knew Buda-Pesth, and, furthermore, the house of the family who had engaged me was situated close to the station.
