used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He nodded without looking at me, and with some sibilance of excuse, read the message.
a youthful male person
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
CONSULTATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
envelopverbUS /ɪnˈveləp/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He nodded without looking at me, and with some sibilance of excuse, read the message.
EXPERTadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unless I was very much mistaken, I had something which would interest him.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He nodded without looking at me, and with some sibilance of excuse, read the message.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unless I was very much mistaken, I had something which would interest him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
Immanuel
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From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Unless I was very much mistaken, I had something which would interest him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then he thrust it into his pocket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
LAYMANnounUS /ˈleɪmən/
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He nodded without looking at me, and with some sibilance of excuse, read the message.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He nodded without looking at me, and with some sibilance of excuse, read the message.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Unless I was very much mistaken, I had something which would interest him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Unless I was very much mistaken, I had something which would interest him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading He nodded without looking at me, and with some sibilance of excuse, read the message.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
Paulus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Then he thrust it into his pocket.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He nodded without looking at me, and with some sibilance of excuse, read the message.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
sibilance
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From this reading He nodded without looking at me, and with some sibilance of excuse, read the message.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He nodded without looking at me, and with some sibilance of excuse, read the message.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Unless I was very much mistaken, I had something which would interest him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he thrust it into his pocket.
push forcefully
From this reading Then he thrust it into his pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
except if; if not
From this reading Unless I was very much mistaken, I had something which would interest him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Unless I was very much mistaken, I had something which would interest him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CONSULTATION OF AN EXPERT AND A LAYMAN It was a situation in which I felt that I needed counsel, and that of an expert order; so I made my way as fast as a taxicab could carry me to the home of Doctor Immanuel Paulus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He nodded without looking at me, and with some sibilance of excuse, read the message.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He nodded without looking at me, and with some sibilance of excuse, read the message.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Unless I was very much mistaken, I had something which would interest him.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading A messenger boy was running down his steps as I climbed them, and in the hall stood Doctor Paulus himself, opening the yellow envelop of a telegram.
