used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
AMBASSADORnounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her father appears to have been a rascal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her father appears to have been a rascal.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
BiercenounUS /bɪrs/
United States writer of caustic wit (1842-1914)
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
a youthful male person
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
creakedverbUS /kriːkt/
past form of “creak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father appears to have been a rascal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
death of a person
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
Grayson
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From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
Hammond
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From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her father appears to have been a rascal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father appears to have been a rascal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
Ingen
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From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
Plenipotentiarynoun
a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
protégé
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From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Her father appears to have been a rascal.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
the season of growth
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
swivel-chair
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From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
precisely as stated
From this reading "My dear boy," he said, "this is a very sad tale, and I am genuinely sorry for Miss Grayson.
someone who visits
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
well-groomedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
a Caucasian
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading As Van Ingen concluded, the great man leaned back in his swivel-chair until the spring creaked, and stifled a yawn behind a white, well-groomed hand.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE AMBASSADOR TAKES A HAND Mr. John Hammond Bierce, American Ambassador and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Saint James, sat in his spacious private office, and listened with an air of grave attention to the story his young protégé poured into his ears.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading But," he smiled across at his youthful visitor, "I do not quite see what the American ambassador has to do with the business.
