Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

anew

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

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

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

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

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

sullen or unfriendly in appearance

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

in a bland manner

From this reading Mr. Christopher Shayne bowed blandly, deferentially, yet not servilely, and again he cleared his throat.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Mr. Christopher Shayne bowed blandly, deferentially, yet not servilely, and again he cleared his throat.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading Mr. Christopher Shayne bowed blandly, deferentially, yet not servilely, and again he cleared his throat.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

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

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

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

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

a representation (drawing or model) of something in which the outside is omitted to reveal the inner parts

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

in a servile manner

From this reading Mr. Christopher Shayne bowed blandly, deferentially, yet not servilely, and again he cleared his throat.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The two men did not shake hands.

without deviation

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

remove the dust from

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

an expectation

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

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

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The two men did not shake hands.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

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

From this reading Mr. Christopher Shayne bowed blandly, deferentially, yet not servilely, and again he cleared his throat.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

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

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

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

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

of a pale purple color

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men did not shake hands.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

past form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

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

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

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From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

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

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

in an obsequious manner

From this reading Mr. Christopher Shayne bowed blandly, deferentially, yet not servilely, and again he cleared his throat.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading The two men did not shake hands.

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From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

with speed

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

having a relatively square jaw

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

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

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

fitting snugly

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

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

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

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

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

by way of; passing through

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

someone who visits

From this reading The visitor nodded as though there upon an affair of business that he was anxious to have terminated as speedily as possible.

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

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

past form of “whisk” — move somewhere quickly

From this reading THE DUKE SCORPA MAKES A DEAL In the branch office of Shayne & Co., in the Via Condotti, Rome, Mr. Shayne arose from his desk, rearranged his diamond scarf-pin in his gray satin Ascot tie, flicked two imaginary particles of dust from his tight-fitting cutaway coat, whisked his silk handkerchief out of his breast pocket and in again, so that the lavender border was visible, cleared his throat, and stood in an attitude of agreeable expectancy.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.

but in spite of that

From this reading Directly the door of his private room was discreetly opened, admitting a square-jawed, beetle-browed man, heavy and ugly--a coarse type, yet not without distinction.