Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

later than; following

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

anew

From this reading Three days elapsed before Graham again saw M. Lebeau.

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

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

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From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

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

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Three days elapsed before Graham again saw M. Lebeau.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Graham naturally thought that these matters concerned the discovery of Louise Duval, and was reconciled to suspense.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days elapsed before Graham again saw M. Lebeau.

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

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Graham naturally thought that these matters concerned the discovery of Louise Duval, and was reconciled to suspense.

any of several games played with small rectangular blocks

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

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From this reading Graham naturally thought that these matters concerned the discovery of Louise Duval, and was reconciled to suspense.

in a serious manner

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Three days elapsed before Graham again saw M. Lebeau.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

set up or found

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Three days elapsed before Graham again saw M. Lebeau.

possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

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

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

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

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

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

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

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

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

of great significance or value

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

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From this reading Three days elapsed before Graham again saw M. Lebeau.

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

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

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From this reading Graham naturally thought that these matters concerned the discovery of Louise Duval, and was reconciled to suspense.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Three days elapsed before Graham again saw M. Lebeau.

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

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

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From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

as might be expected

From this reading Graham naturally thought that these matters concerned the discovery of Louise Duval, and was reconciled to suspense.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

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From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading Graham naturally thought that these matters concerned the discovery of Louise Duval, and was reconciled to suspense.

unusual or striking

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

cut with a saw

From this reading Three days elapsed before Graham again saw M. Lebeau.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

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

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading Graham naturally thought that these matters concerned the discovery of Louise Duval, and was reconciled to suspense.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

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

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Graham naturally thought that these matters concerned the discovery of Louise Duval, and was reconciled to suspense.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Graham naturally thought that these matters concerned the discovery of Louise Duval, and was reconciled to suspense.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three days elapsed before Graham again saw M. Lebeau.

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

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

past form of “transact” — conduct business

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

precisely as stated

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

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

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

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

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

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

From this reading The letter-writer did not show himself at the cafe, and was not to be found at his office, the ordinary business of which was transacted by his clerk, saying that his master was much engaged on important matters that took him from home.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

belonging to which person

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the cafe, awaiting Lebeau, he had slid into some acquaintance with the ouvrier Armand Monnier, whose face and talk had before excited his interest.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Indeed, the acquaintance had been commenced by the _ouvrier_, who seated himself at a table near to Graham's, and, after looking at him earnestly for some minutes, said, "You are waiting for your antagonist at dominos, M. Lebeau,--a very remarkable man."