used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONCLAVE.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
apologizingverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Punctual to the moment George Brand arrived in Lisle Street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
Beratinsky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Punctual to the moment George Brand arrived in Lisle Street.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
terminate
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
CONCLAVEnounUS /ˈkɑːnkleɪv/
a confidential or secret meeting
From this reading A CONCLAVE.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
set up or found
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Punctual to the moment George Brand arrived in Lisle Street.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Punctual to the moment George Brand arrived in Lisle Street.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
located inward
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
the act of departing
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
LindnounUS /lɪnd/
Swedish soprano who toured the United States under the management of P. T. Barnum (1820-1887)
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
LislenounUS /ˈlaɪəl/
a fabric woven with lisle thread
From this reading Punctual to the moment George Brand arrived in Lisle Street.
a particular point in time
From this reading Punctual to the moment George Brand arrived in Lisle Street.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
PunctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading Punctual to the moment George Brand arrived in Lisle Street.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
Reitzei
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
having a supporting base
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Punctual to the moment George Brand arrived in Lisle Street.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On an adjacent table where four cups of black coffee, four small glasses, a bottle of brandy, and a box of cigarettes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Punctual to the moment George Brand arrived in Lisle Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Punctual to the moment George Brand arrived in Lisle Street.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lind rose to receive him, and was very courteous indeed--apologizing for having had to break in on his preparations for leaving, and offering him coffee, cigarettes, and what not.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was shown into an inner room, where he found Lind seated at a desk, and Reitzei and Beratinsky standing by the fireplace.
