used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Ben reached his hand over the counter as he greeted the young man, but the latter affected not to hear him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ben reached his hand over the counter as he greeted the young man, but the latter affected not to hear him.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Ben reached his hand over the counter as he greeted the young man, but the latter affected not to hear him.
Damietta
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From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
didn't
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From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
at any time
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
a man of refinement
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Ben reached his hand over the counter as he greeted the young man, but the latter affected not to hear him.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Ben reached his hand over the counter as he greeted the young man, but the latter affected not to hear him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Ben reached his hand over the counter as he greeted the young man, but the latter affected not to hear him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
how
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From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
of great significance or value
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Ben reached his hand over the counter as he greeted the young man, but the latter affected not to hear him.
without good reason
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ben reached his hand over the counter as he greeted the young man, but the latter affected not to hear him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
Mayberry
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From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ben reached his hand over the counter as he greeted the young man, but the latter affected not to hear him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ben reached his hand over the counter as he greeted the young man, but the latter affected not to hear him.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Ben reached his hand over the counter as he greeted the young man, but the latter affected not to hear him.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
RutherfordnounUS /ˈrʌθərfərd/
a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
at the time that
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
which person or people
From this reading The former sprang lightly out and ran into the office, after the manner of one who was in a hurry to send an important telegram.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, Rutherford, you have grown so much I didn't recognize you; I am glad to see you; how have you been?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FACE TO FACE Ben Mayberry was sitting at his desk in the Damietta office, one beautiful day in Indian summer, attentive as ever to his duties, when a carriage drove up to the door containing a young gentleman and a lady.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Suddenly, while Ben was looking at the youth he recognized him as Rutherford Richmond, with whom he had had several important meetings.
