used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
conquersverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərz/
third-person singular of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading REPARATION "Whoever fights, whoever falls, Justice conquers evermore."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
diffidencenoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading Not through diffidence, either.
dinner'snounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
possessive form of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
one or the other of two
From this reading Not through diffidence, either.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
evermoreadverbUS /ˈevərmɔːr/
at any future time; in the future
From this reading REPARATION "Whoever fights, whoever falls, Justice conquers evermore."
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading REPARATION "Whoever fights, whoever falls, Justice conquers evermore."
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading REPARATION "Whoever fights, whoever falls, Justice conquers evermore."
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
half-humorous
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From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
Helmar
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From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading REPARATION "Whoever fights, whoever falls, Justice conquers evermore."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
a particular point in time
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not through diffidence, either.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
REPARATIONnounUS /ˌrepərˈeɪʃən/
compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
From this reading REPARATION "Whoever fights, whoever falls, Justice conquers evermore."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
superintendverb
watch and direct
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Not through diffidence, either.
bound or secured closely
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
VaughannounUS /vɔːn/
United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
Whoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REPARATION "Whoever fights, whoever falls, Justice conquers evermore."
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Helmar, with his hand outstretched toward his wine glass, for a moment hesitated, and looking first at Rose and then at Vaughan, came to a puzzled, half-humorous pause.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading _Emerson._ The butler had withdrawn to superintend the bringing in of the dinner's final course.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I realize," he said, "that this is the proper time for a toast, yet my tongue is tied.
