Chapter X · At the Ritz

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From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

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From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

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From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

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

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

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

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

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

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

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

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

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

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And he came on to New York and established himself at the Ritz, rather regally.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

the act of burning something

From this reading A single lamp was burning in the white-and-rose rococo room.

a university in England

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And he came on to New York and established himself at the Ritz, rather regally.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

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

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

wanted intensely

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading And he came on to New York and established himself at the Ritz, rather regally.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

prudent

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

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

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

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

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And he came on to New York and established himself at the Ritz, rather regally.

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

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

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

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading A single lamp was burning in the white-and-rose rococo room.

the force of workers available

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

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From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading And he came on to New York and established himself at the Ritz, rather regally.

not any; not one

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

in an official role

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

the branch of zoology that studies birds

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

in other respects or ways

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

above and across; more than

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

on the contrary

From this reading And he came on to New York and established himself at the Ritz, rather regally.

in the recent past

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

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

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

in a regal manner

From this reading And he came on to New York and established himself at the Ritz, rather regally.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

Swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)

From this reading And he came on to New York and established himself at the Ritz, rather regally.

fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century

From this reading A single lamp was burning in the white-and-rose rococo room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A single lamp was burning in the white-and-rose rococo room.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

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From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading A single lamp was burning in the white-and-rose rococo room.

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

in the near future

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

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

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

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

From this reading And he came on to New York and established himself at the Ritz, rather regally.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

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

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

tell voluntarily

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

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

From this reading A single lamp was burning in the white-and-rose rococo room.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

at the time that

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

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

From this reading A single lamp was burning in the white-and-rose rococo room.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When Victor Cleves telegraphed from St. Augustine to Washington that he and his wife were on their way North, and that they desired to see John Recklow as soon as they arrived, John Recklow remarked that he knew of no place as private as a public one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

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

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.

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 And he came on to New York and established himself at the Ritz, rather regally.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Under its veiled glow these three men sat conversing in guarded voices over coffee and cigars, awaiting the advent of _53-6-26_, otherwise Victor Cleves, recently Professor of Ornithology at Cambridge; and his young wife, Tressa, known officially as _V-69_.

a unit of information equal to 1000 exabits or 10^21 bits

From this reading To dine with him that evening were two volunteer agents of the United States Secret Service, _ZB-303_, otherwise James Benton, a fashionable architect; and _XYL-371_, Alexander Selden, sometime junior partner in the house of Milwin, Selden & Co.