Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Assuredly, sir," the man answered.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

without a doubt

From this reading "Assuredly, sir," the man answered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading "You will remember carefully my instructions, Pietro?" he said.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

a female human offspring

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

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

From this reading His servant entered the room with his silk hat.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

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

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading His servant entered the room with his silk hat.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading "You will remember carefully my instructions, Pietro?" he said.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

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

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

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

From this reading "Assuredly, sir," the man answered.

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

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You will remember carefully my instructions, Pietro?" he said.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

on one occasion

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

and nothing more

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

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

From this reading "You will remember carefully my instructions, Pietro?" he said.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "You will remember carefully my instructions, Pietro?" he said.

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

From this reading His servant entered the room with his silk hat.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You will remember carefully my instructions, Pietro?" he said.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading His servant entered the room with his silk hat.

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

From this reading His servant entered the room with his silk hat.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Assuredly, sir," the man answered.

make square

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

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

From this reading SABATINI'S DAUGHTER Sabatini, already dressed for the evening, his coat upon his arm, paused only to light a cigarette and read once more the telegram which he held between his fingers, before he left his house to step into the automobile which was waiting outside.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "You will remember carefully my instructions, Pietro?" he said.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His servant entered the room with his silk hat.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You will remember carefully my instructions, Pietro?" he said.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "If there is a telegram, any communication from the Embassy, or telephone message, you will bring it to me yourself, at once, at number 17, Grosvenor Square.