used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The butler who admitted him looked a little blank at his inquiry.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The butler who admitted him looked a little blank at his inquiry.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Mr. Bookam was expected home yesterday, sir," he announced.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Has there been any telegram from him?--any news as to the cause of his non-return?"
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "He has not arrived, however."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Has there been any telegram from him?--any news as to the cause of his non-return?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The butler who admitted him looked a little blank at his inquiry.
a line of approach
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Has there been any telegram from him?--any news as to the cause of his non-return?"
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The butler who admitted him looked a little blank at his inquiry.
Bookam
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From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading The butler who admitted him looked a little blank at his inquiry.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Has there been any telegram from him?--any news as to the cause of his non-return?"
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
command with authority
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Mr. Bookam was expected home yesterday, sir," he announced.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
FischernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
German chemist noted for his synthesis of hemin (1881-1945)
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Has there been any telegram from him?--any news as to the cause of his non-return?"
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He has not arrived, however."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Bookam was expected home yesterday, sir," he announced.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The butler who admitted him looked a little blank at his inquiry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Mr. Bookam was expected home yesterday, sir," he announced.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "He has not arrived, however."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
a search for knowledge
From this reading The butler who admitted him looked a little blank at his inquiry.
the act of departing
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The butler who admitted him looked a little blank at his inquiry.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The butler who admitted him looked a little blank at his inquiry.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Has there been any telegram from him?--any news as to the cause of his non-return?"
non-return
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From this reading "Has there been any telegram from him?--any news as to the cause of his non-return?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He has not arrived, however."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Bookam was expected home yesterday, sir," he announced.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading "Has there been any telegram from him?--any news as to the cause of his non-return?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Has there been any telegram from him?--any news as to the cause of his non-return?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading Fischer, on leaving his unsuccessful dinner party, drove direct to the residence of Mr. Max H. Bookam, in Fifth Avenue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Bookam was expected home yesterday, sir," he announced.
which person or people
From this reading The butler who admitted him looked a little blank at his inquiry.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Mr. Bookam was expected home yesterday, sir," he announced.
