Chapter III

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

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

later than; following

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

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

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

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

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did not have long to wait.

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

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

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

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

of white tinged with grey

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

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

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

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

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They did not have long to wait.

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

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

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

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

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

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

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

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

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 They did not have long to wait.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

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

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

not any; not one

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They did not have long to wait.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

on one occasion

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

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

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

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

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

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

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

refrain from harming

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

having a supporting base

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

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

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They did not have long to wait.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

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

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

-ing form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading He himself remained standing, his back to the fireplace, twirling his eyeglasses at the end of their black silk ribbon, and observing his visitors keenly.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading They did not have long to wait.

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

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

at the time that

From this reading When Richard Duvall and his companion entered the house of the French Ambassador in London, it was evident that their arrival was expected.

a Caucasian

From this reading The Ambassador, a thin, spare, nervous-looking man of sixty, with white hair and a gray-white mustache, came hurriedly into the room after but a few moments had elapsed, and greeting them excitedly, bade them be seated.

which person or people

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.

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

From this reading The detective had no more than given his name to the butler who threw open the door, when the latter, with a bow of recognition, conducted them to a small reception-room to the right of the entrance, and informed them that Monsieur de Grissac would see them at once.