used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Finding a vacant chair against a wall of the lobby, he went on watch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Wayne had expected just that, he was not disappointed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Five minutes later a bell boy returned with the message that the manager declined to see him.
a youthful male person
From this reading Five minutes later a bell boy returned with the message that the manager declined to see him.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Finding a vacant chair against a wall of the lobby, he went on watch.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Five minutes later a bell boy returned with the message that the manager declined to see him.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading As Wayne had expected just that, he was not disappointed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As Wayne had expected just that, he was not disappointed.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding a vacant chair against a wall of the lobby, he went on watch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five minutes later a bell boy returned with the message that the manager declined to see him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Wayne had expected just that, he was not disappointed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
and nothing more
From this reading As Wayne had expected just that, he was not disappointed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Five minutes later a bell boy returned with the message that the manager declined to see him.
LENDSverbUS /lendz/
third-person singular of “lend” — bestow a quality on
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Finding a vacant chair against a wall of the lobby, he went on watch.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Five minutes later a bell boy returned with the message that the manager declined to see him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Five minutes later a bell boy returned with the message that the manager declined to see him.
Milburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Five minutes later a bell boy returned with the message that the manager declined to see him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Wayne had expected just that, he was not disappointed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Finding a vacant chair against a wall of the lobby, he went on watch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Five minutes later a bell boy returned with the message that the manager declined to see him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Five minutes later a bell boy returned with the message that the manager declined to see him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Finding a vacant chair against a wall of the lobby, he went on watch.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Finding a vacant chair against a wall of the lobby, he went on watch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Wayne had expected just that, he was not disappointed.
look attentively
From this reading Finding a vacant chair against a wall of the lobby, he went on watch.
WAYNEnounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WAYNE LENDS A HAND That evening Wayne went to the Congress House and inquired for Mr. Milburn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Five minutes later a bell boy returned with the message that the manager declined to see him.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The clerk at the desk pushed a card toward him and he wrote his name on it.
