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

From this reading A. Z.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

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

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

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

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

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

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

next to; at the side of

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

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From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

set up or found

From this reading Hamilton immediately obeyed the summons, and found himself in presence of the traveller with the long rifle.

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

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

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

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

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

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Hamilton immediately obeyed the summons, and found himself in presence of the traveller with the long rifle.

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

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

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

From this reading Hamilton immediately obeyed the summons, and found himself in presence of the traveller with the long rifle.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Hamilton immediately obeyed the summons, and found himself in presence of the traveller with the long rifle.

come together

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Hamilton immediately obeyed the summons, and found himself in presence of the traveller with the long rifle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

having a point

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Hamilton immediately obeyed the summons, and found himself in presence of the traveller with the long rifle.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

get by special effort

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Hamilton immediately obeyed the summons, and found himself in presence of the traveller with the long rifle.

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

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

in the near future

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

a request to be present

From this reading Hamilton immediately obeyed the summons, and found himself in presence of the traveller with the long rifle.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

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

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

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

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

a person who changes location

From this reading Hamilton immediately obeyed the summons, and found himself in presence of the traveller with the long rifle.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

precisely as stated

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

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From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

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

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

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

From this reading In the middle of a large room was a round table completely covered with shooting implements, beside which stood Baron Z—, examining the identical rifle which he had pointed upwards the evening before.

which person or people

From this reading AS Hamilton was on his way to his room to procure his credentials, viz., A. Z.’s letter, he chanced to meet one of the chambermaids, who offered to conduct him to Baron Z—’s apartment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

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

From this reading To prevent the necessity of an explanation, he sent her before with one of his cards, and she returned almost immediately, saying that Baron Z— would be very happy to see him, and begged he would come to him as soon as possible.

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading A. Z.