used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
having companions or an escort
From this reading I told him to bring them in, and a moment later Thorndyke entered, accompanied by Jervis.
Adolphus
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From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I told him to bring them in, and a moment later Thorndyke entered, accompanied by Jervis.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You know I shall be delighted," I said warmly.
Bellinghams
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From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I told him to bring them in, and a moment later Thorndyke entered, accompanied by Jervis.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I told him to bring them in, and a moment later Thorndyke entered, accompanied by Jervis.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
deem to be
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
consulting-room
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From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
greatly pleased
From this reading "You know I shall be delighted," I said warmly.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I told him to bring them in, and a moment later Thorndyke entered, accompanied by Jervis.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
promote over another
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I told him to bring them in, and a moment later Thorndyke entered, accompanied by Jervis.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
Jervis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I told him to bring them in, and a moment later Thorndyke entered, accompanied by Jervis.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know I shall be delighted," I said warmly.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I told him to bring them in, and a moment later Thorndyke entered, accompanied by Jervis.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
a particular point in time
From this reading I told him to bring them in, and a moment later Thorndyke entered, accompanied by Jervis.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
not any; not one
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
on one occasion
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "You know I shall be delighted," I said warmly.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
surgerynounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I told him to bring them in, and a moment later Thorndyke entered, accompanied by Jervis.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
Thorndyke
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From this reading I told him to bring them in, and a moment later Thorndyke entered, accompanied by Jervis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told him to bring them in, and a moment later Thorndyke entered, accompanied by Jervis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
precisely as stated
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "You know I shall be delighted," I said warmly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY It was two or three mornings after my little supper party that, as I stood in the consulting-room brushing my hat preparatory to starting on my morning round, Adolphus appeared at the door to announce two gentlemen waiting in the surgery.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
at the time that
From this reading I noted that they looked uncommonly large in that little apartment, especially Thorndyke, but I had no time to consider this phenomenon, for the latter, when he had shaken my hand, proceeded at once to explain the object of their visit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We have come to ask a favor, Berkeley," he said; "to ask you to do us a very great service in the interests of your friends the Bellinghams."
