used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Nothing--of any importance," Fischer replied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
companion's
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From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
FischernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
German chemist noted for his synthesis of hemin (1881-1945)
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "Nothing--of any importance," Fischer replied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing--of any importance," Fischer replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
Pamela
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Nothing--of any importance," Fischer replied.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
Theodore
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From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Very little news, I fancy," Hastings remarked, glancing at the tape which was passing through his companion's fingers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were passing away the few minutes before Pamela and her aunt would be ready to join them in the dining room above.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Mr. Oscar Fischer and his friend, Senator Theodore Hastings, stood side by side, a week later, in the bar of one of the most fashionable of New York hotels.
