Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

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

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "Mr. Fischer is up in his rooms, expecting you, Baron," he announced.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

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

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading "Will you send my name up--the Baron von Schwerin," he directed.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The clerk, who had recognised the newcomer, took him under his personal care.

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

From this reading The clerk, who had recognised the newcomer, took him under his personal care.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "If you'll come this way, I'll take you up."

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading "Will you send my name up--the Baron von Schwerin," he directed.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "Mr. Fischer is up in his rooms, expecting you, Baron," he announced.

German chemist noted for his synthesis of hemin (1881-1945)

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

a man of refinement

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

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

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

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

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

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

From this reading "Will you send my name up--the Baron von Schwerin," he directed.

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

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

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

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

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

From this reading "If you'll come this way, I'll take you up."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If you'll come this way, I'll take you up."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

given to inquiry

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

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

From this reading "Mr. Fischer is up in his rooms, expecting you, Baron," he announced.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Will you send my name up--the Baron von Schwerin," he directed.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

any new participant in some activity

From this reading The clerk, who had recognised the newcomer, took him under his personal care.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The clerk, who had recognised the newcomer, took him under his personal care.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading The clerk, who had recognised the newcomer, took him under his personal care.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading "Mr. Fischer is up in his rooms, expecting you, Baron," he announced.

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

From this reading "Will you send my name up--the Baron von Schwerin," he directed.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading "Will you send my name up--the Baron von Schwerin," he directed.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

carry out

From this reading "If you'll come this way, I'll take you up."

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

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

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "If you'll come this way, I'll take you up."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The clerk, who had recognised the newcomer, took him under his personal care.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The clerk, who had recognised the newcomer, took him under his personal care.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Will you send my name up--the Baron von Schwerin," he directed.

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

From this reading "Will you send my name up--the Baron von Schwerin," he directed.

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

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "If you'll come this way, I'll take you up."

at the time that

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

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

From this reading There was a ripple of interest and a good deal of curiosity that afternoon, in the lounge and entrance hall of the Hotel Plaza, when a tall, grey-moustached gentleman of military bearing descended from the automobile which had brought him from the station, and handed in his name at the desk, inquiring for Mr. Fischer.

which person or people

From this reading The clerk, who had recognised the newcomer, took him under his personal care.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Will you send my name up--the Baron von Schwerin," he directed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Will you send my name up--the Baron von Schwerin," he directed.

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

From this reading "If you'll come this way, I'll take you up."