Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

the right to enter

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

possessing life

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

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From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Excuse me," he said to his companion, "but I cannot very well keep him waiting."

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From this reading Excuse me," he said to his companion, "but I cannot very well keep him waiting."

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 Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Excuse me," he said to his companion, "but I cannot very well keep him waiting."

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

well in the past; former

From this reading The official departed, Sendlingen was shown in.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Excuse me," he said to his companion, "but I cannot very well keep him waiting."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.

a man of refinement

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Excuse me," he said to his companion, "but I cannot very well keep him waiting."

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Excuse me," he said to his companion, "but I cannot very well keep him waiting."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Excuse me," he said to his companion, "but I cannot very well keep him waiting."

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading The official departed, Sendlingen was shown in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Sendlingen!" read the Minister.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Sendlingen!" read the Minister.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The official departed, Sendlingen was shown in.

plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.

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

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

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

From this reading Excuse me," he said to his companion, "but I cannot very well keep him waiting."

precisely as stated

From this reading Excuse me," he said to his companion, "but I cannot very well keep him waiting."

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Excuse me," he said to his companion, "but I cannot very well keep him waiting."

at the time that

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Three weeks later, on a glowing hot August day, the Austrian Minister of Justice sat in his office, conferring with one of his subordinates, when an attendant brought him a card; the gentleman, he said, was waiting in the ante-room and would not be denied admittance.

a late time of life

From this reading "This is a surprise; it has not been known for years whether he was alive or dead.