used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
Amelius
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From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hearing that it was arranged for the next morning, he thanked her, and returned at once to the cottage.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Hearing that it was arranged for the next morning, he thanked her, and returned at once to the cottage.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Amelius only delayed his departure to ask the landlady if the day of the funeral was settled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Hearing that it was arranged for the next morning, he thanked her, and returned at once to the cottage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Amelius only delayed his departure to ask the landlady if the day of the funeral was settled.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Amelius only delayed his departure to ask the landlady if the day of the funeral was settled.
the act of departing
From this reading Amelius only delayed his departure to ask the landlady if the day of the funeral was settled.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Amelius only delayed his departure to ask the landlady if the day of the funeral was settled.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hearing that it was arranged for the next morning, he thanked her, and returned at once to the cottage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hearing that it was arranged for the next morning, he thanked her, and returned at once to the cottage.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Amelius only delayed his departure to ask the landlady if the day of the funeral was settled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
inveterately
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From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hearing that it was arranged for the next morning, he thanked her, and returned at once to the cottage.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Amelius only delayed his departure to ask the landlady if the day of the funeral was settled.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
the act of departing
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
Melton
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From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Hearing that it was arranged for the next morning, he thanked her, and returned at once to the cottage.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Hearing that it was arranged for the next morning, he thanked her, and returned at once to the cottage.
not any; not one
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
on one occasion
From this reading Hearing that it was arranged for the next morning, he thanked her, and returned at once to the cottage.
and nothing more
From this reading Amelius only delayed his departure to ask the landlady if the day of the funeral was settled.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Hearing that it was arranged for the next morning, he thanked her, and returned at once to the cottage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Amelius only delayed his departure to ask the landlady if the day of the funeral was settled.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
carry out
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Hearing that it was arranged for the next morning, he thanked her, and returned at once to the cottage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hearing that it was arranged for the next morning, he thanked her, and returned at once to the cottage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. Melton, having no further need of Amelius or the lawyer, drove away by himself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
Toff's
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From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was too inveterately polite to omit making his excuses for leaving them in a hurry; he expected, he said, to find a telegram from Paris waiting at his house.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Sally was waiting his arrival to complete some purchases of mourning for her unhappy mother; Toff’s wife being in attendance to take care of her.
