used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mr. Fordyce, sir?” interrogatively, and Duncan nodded assent.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading “Mr. Fordyce, sir?” interrogatively, and Duncan nodded assent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “The Doctor is waiting for you, sir.
Dr
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From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
drawing-room
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From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The Doctor is waiting for you, sir.
Fordyce
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From this reading “Mr. Fordyce, sir?” interrogatively, and Duncan nodded assent.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Very glad to see you, Duncan,” he said warmly.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Very glad to see you, Duncan,” he said warmly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
interrogativelyadverb
in a questioning format
From this reading “Mr. Fordyce, sir?” interrogatively, and Duncan nodded assent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The Doctor is waiting for you, sir.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Fordyce, sir?” interrogatively, and Duncan nodded assent.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “Mr. Fordyce, sir?” interrogatively, and Duncan nodded assent.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Very glad to see you, Duncan,” he said warmly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Fordyce, sir?” interrogatively, and Duncan nodded assent.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The Doctor is waiting for you, sir.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very glad to see you, Duncan,” he said warmly.
visiting-card
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From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
Walbridge's
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From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading “Very glad to see you, Duncan,” he said warmly.
WATCHFULadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading WATCHFUL WAITING “CAN I see Dr. Potter?” inquired Duncan, handing his visiting-card to Mrs. Walbridge’s butler.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Please step this way”--but before they reached the drawing-room, Paul Potter appeared in the hall.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The Doctor is waiting for you, sir.
