used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was shown into the waiting-room, and in a few minutes he appeared.
applicantnounUS /ˈæplɪkənt/
a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He found himself confronted with a tall, slim girl, elegantly but simply dressed in plain black clothes.
bookkeepernounUS /ˈbʊkkiːpər/
someone who records the transactions of a business
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He found himself confronted with a tall, slim girl, elegantly but simply dressed in plain black clothes.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
clothing in general
From this reading He found himself confronted with a tall, slim girl, elegantly but simply dressed in plain black clothes.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading He found himself confronted with a tall, slim girl, elegantly but simply dressed in plain black clothes.
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From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He found himself confronted with a tall, slim girl, elegantly but simply dressed in plain black clothes.
elegantlyadverbUS /ˈelɪɡəntliː/
with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
From this reading He found himself confronted with a tall, slim girl, elegantly but simply dressed in plain black clothes.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She was shown into the waiting-room, and in a few minutes he appeared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
set up or found
From this reading He found himself confronted with a tall, slim girl, elegantly but simply dressed in plain black clothes.
four-wheeledadjective
of or relating to vehicles with four wheels
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
a young female
From this reading He found himself confronted with a tall, slim girl, elegantly but simply dressed in plain black clothes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
haughtilyadverbUS /ˈhɔːtɪli/
in a haughty manner
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was shown into the waiting-room, and in a few minutes he appeared.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She was shown into the waiting-room, and in a few minutes he appeared.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He found himself confronted with a tall, slim girl, elegantly but simply dressed in plain black clothes.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
except for; apart from
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was shown into the waiting-room, and in a few minutes he appeared.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was shown into the waiting-room, and in a few minutes he appeared.
and nothing more
From this reading He found himself confronted with a tall, slim girl, elegantly but simply dressed in plain black clothes.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading He found himself confronted with a tall, slim girl, elegantly but simply dressed in plain black clothes.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He found himself confronted with a tall, slim girl, elegantly but simply dressed in plain black clothes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
someone who visits
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
waiting-room
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From this reading She was shown into the waiting-room, and in a few minutes he appeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
which person or people
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been expecting a visit from an applicant for the post of assistant bookkeeper, and he entered the room with a little less than his usual ceremony, under the impression that this was she.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE COUNT'S SECOND VISITOR Two days more passed without any change in the Count's conduct or health, save that his brow was a little darker, and he was heard occasionally muttering to himself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On the morning of the third, a four-wheeled cab deposited at the door of the hotel a young lady, who demanded somewhat haughtily to see the manager.
