used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading PRINCE ROBIN IS ASKED TO STAND UP Late the same evening.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
Blithers
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From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
cabling
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From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
capitalistnounUS /ˈkæpətəlɪst/
a conservative advocate of capitalism
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The Count was on the wire.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading PRINCE ROBIN IS ASKED TO STAND UP Late the same evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
Graustark's
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From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRINCE ROBIN IS ASKED TO STAND UP Late the same evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading PRINCE ROBIN IS ASKED TO STAND UP Late the same evening.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Count was on the wire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading PRINCE ROBIN IS ASKED TO STAND UP Late the same evening.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
Quinnox
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From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
on the contrary
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
ROBINnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading PRINCE ROBIN IS ASKED TO STAND UP Late the same evening.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
Identical; not different.
From this reading PRINCE ROBIN IS ASKED TO STAND UP Late the same evening.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
stabilitynounUS /stəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
be standing; be upright
From this reading PRINCE ROBIN IS ASKED TO STAND UP Late the same evening.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
carry out
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRINCE ROBIN IS ASKED TO STAND UP Late the same evening.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRINCE ROBIN IS ASKED TO STAND UP Late the same evening.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PRINCE ROBIN IS ASKED TO STAND UP Late the same evening.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Count was on the wire.
which person or people
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He imparted the rather startling news that William W. Blithers had volunteered to take care of the loan out of his own private means!
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The Count was on the wire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Quinnox was cabling the Prime Minister for advice and would remain in New York for further conference with the capitalist, who, it was to be assumed, would want time to satisfy himself as to the stability of Graustark's resources.
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 Prince Robin, at Red Roof, received a long distance telephone communication from New York City.
