used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The artist crossed the floor, forgetting that he had leaned his portfolio against his chair, remembered at the door and went back for it, flushing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The artist crossed the floor, forgetting that he had leaned his portfolio against his chair, remembered at the door and went back for it, flushing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The artist crossed the floor, forgetting that he had leaned his portfolio against his chair, remembered at the door and went back for it, flushing.
beckoningverbUS /ˈbekənɪŋ/
-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The artist crossed the floor, forgetting that he had leaned his portfolio against his chair, remembered at the door and went back for it, flushing.
ChancerynounUS /ˈtʃænsəri/
a court with jurisdiction in equity
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
placed crosswise
From this reading The artist crossed the floor, forgetting that he had leaned his portfolio against his chair, remembered at the door and went back for it, flushing.
having made preparations
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The artist crossed the floor, forgetting that he had leaned his portfolio against his chair, remembered at the door and went back for it, flushing.
flushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading The artist crossed the floor, forgetting that he had leaned his portfolio against his chair, remembered at the door and went back for it, flushing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The artist crossed the floor, forgetting that he had leaned his portfolio against his chair, remembered at the door and went back for it, flushing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
Halvorsen
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From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
located inward
From this reading He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The artist crossed the floor, forgetting that he had leaned his portfolio against his chair, remembered at the door and went back for it, flushing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
MonsignornounUS /mɑːnˈsiːnjər/
(Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
not any; not one
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
being perceived or observed
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
and nothing more
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
outdatedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdeɪtɪd/
old; no longer valid or fashionable
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
pointedlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪdliː/
in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
From this reading He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading The artist crossed the floor, forgetting that he had leaned his portfolio against his chair, remembered at the door and went back for it, flushing.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
prelate's
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From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
ReedyadjectiveUS /ˈriːdi/
having a tone of a reed instrument
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
Reedy's
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From this reading He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The artist crossed the floor, forgetting that he had leaned his portfolio against his chair, remembered at the door and went back for it, flushing.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
self-respectingadjectiveUS /ˌselfrɪˈspektɪŋ/
having or showing self-esteem
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
a state of acute pain
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
technologynounUS /tekˈnɑːlədʒi/
the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The artist crossed the floor, forgetting that he had leaned his portfolio against his chair, remembered at the door and went back for it, flushing.
at the time that
From this reading He started to his feet when the secretary pointedly opened the door to Monsignor Reedy's inner office and stood waiting beside it.
in or at the place that
From this reading No self-respecting artist can object to suffering for his art ... but not in a society where art is outdated by technology!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
which person or people
From this reading Halvorsen waited in the Chancery office while Monsignor Reedy disposed of three persons who had preceded him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a little dizzy with hunger and noticed only vaguely that the prelate's secretary was beckoning to him.
