Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

matters of personal concern

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He put his pipe in the pocket of his leather jacket, strolled forward into the room and stood at attention.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Doris was nowhere to be seen.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

being very thin

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids

From this reading Doris was nowhere to be seen.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

divisible by two

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He put his pipe in the pocket of his leather jacket, strolled forward into the room and stood at attention.

past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

plural of “ingredient” — a component of a mixture or compound

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

a short coat

From this reading He put his pipe in the pocket of his leather jacket, strolled forward into the room and stood at attention.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading He put his pipe in the pocket of his leather jacket, strolled forward into the room and stood at attention.

staying power

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Hammersley made no sign of his prescience of trouble.

not any; not one

From this reading Hammersley made no sign of his prescience of trouble.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

an insignificant place

From this reading Doris was nowhere to be seen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading He put his pipe in the pocket of his leather jacket, strolled forward into the room and stood at attention.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He put his pipe in the pocket of his leather jacket, strolled forward into the room and stood at attention.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

the power to foresee the future

From this reading Hammersley made no sign of his prescience of trouble.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He put his pipe in the pocket of his leather jacket, strolled forward into the room and stood at attention.

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

From this reading He put his pipe in the pocket of his leather jacket, strolled forward into the room and stood at attention.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Doris was nowhere to be seen.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Hammersley made no sign of his prescience of trouble.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading He put his pipe in the pocket of his leather jacket, strolled forward into the room and stood at attention.

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From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

in a confused mass

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Hammersley made no sign of his prescience of trouble.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

at the time that

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He smiled and frowned at the same time--a smile which possessed so few of the ingredients of humor that the tangled brows even seemed less ominous.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

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

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LINDBERG When Hammersley entered the house with von Winden he was immediately aware that a crisis had come in his affairs, for in the hall leading to the living-room stood Captain Wentz and two soldiers, and when he was shown into von Stromberg’s presence, the Councilor stood with his back to the hearth, his long legs wide apart, his hands behind his back and the expression of his long, bony face was not pleasant to see.