used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
anew
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
astronomernounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmər/
a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
coins made of gold
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
mitrenounUS /ˈmɪtri/
joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
held or filled or in use
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
president'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
Renshaw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
Identical; not different.
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
tarnishedverbUS /ˈtɑːrnɪʃt/
past form of “tarnish” — make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
From this reading The tall clock, the old chair, the black cloth mitre with its tarnished gold insignia, the framed plans of St. George's Hall, were all in the same places.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
unalteredadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərd/
remaining in an original state
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were sitting in the room he had first entered, and Dr. Renshaw occupied the chair in which he then sat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
the day immediately before today
From this reading As Leigh glanced about the room and back again at the old man's face, that first meeting seemed but yesterday, so unaltered was the scene.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CONDITIONS "Dr. Leigh," said President Renshaw, in his gentle and measured utterance, "I sent for you on a little matter of business, for a few minutes of conversation, if you are at leisure."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young astronomer signified that his time was the president's, and waited for his next words with an oppressive sense of vague foreboding.
