Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading CORBIN MAKES A CALL.

later than; following

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

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

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

plural of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CORBIN MAKES A CALL.

a social or business visitor

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

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From this reading CORBIN MAKES A CALL.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

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

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

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

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

the ordinal number of forty-nine in counting order

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

set afire or burning

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading CORBIN MAKES A CALL.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

clean or organized

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

not any; not one

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

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

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

Identical; not different.

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

for a short time

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

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

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.

-ing form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

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

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mary answered it, and, after ushering the gentleman into the reception-room, went to her mistress to inform her that a caller was waiting below.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading On the evening of the same day that Mona visited the office of Corbin & Russel, attorneys at law, and shortly after Mrs. Montague had finished her lonely dinner--for her nephew was away on business--there came a sharp ring at the door of No.--West Forty-ninth street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Erastus Corbin," Mrs. Montague read, as she took the neat card from the salver, and her face lighted with sudden interest.