Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

later than; following

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

anew

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "There's nothing wrong?" he asked suddenly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

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From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

third-person singular of “disclaim” — renounce a legal claim or title to

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

in an expectant manner

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

usually; as a rule

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

the state of being legally obliged and responsible

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "There's nothing wrong?" he asked suddenly.

an event that happens

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

above and across; more than

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

possessive form of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

in a polite manner

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "There's nothing wrong?" he asked suddenly.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading "You look--surprised."

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

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From this reading "There's nothing wrong?" he asked suddenly.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

migratory

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading CHESTERMARKE DISCLAIMS LIABILITY Gabriel Chestermarke, after that one look at his nephew, turned again to the Earl, politely motioning him to the chair which he had already drawn forward.

belonging to which person

From this reading And the Earl, whose eyes had been wandering over the pile of documents on the senior partner's desk, glancing curiously at the open door of the strong room, and generally taking in a sense of some unusual occurrence, dropped into it and looked expectantly at the banker.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "There's nothing wrong?" he asked suddenly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You look--surprised."