used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
Castlemans
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From this reading YOLANDA THE SORCERESS Several days passed, during which we saw the Castlemans frequently.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading YOLANDA THE SORCERESS Several days passed, during which we saw the Castlemans frequently.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading YOLANDA THE SORCERESS Several days passed, during which we saw the Castlemans frequently.
enticedverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪst/
past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
accept an excuse for
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
many times at short intervals
From this reading YOLANDA THE SORCERESS Several days passed, during which we saw the Castlemans frequently.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading YOLANDA THE SORCERESS Several days passed, during which we saw the Castlemans frequently.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Yes," returned Max.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
cut with a saw
From this reading YOLANDA THE SORCERESS Several days passed, during which we saw the Castlemans frequently.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading YOLANDA THE SORCERESS Several days passed, during which we saw the Castlemans frequently.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
term of address for a man
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
SORCERESSnoun
a woman sorcerer
From this reading YOLANDA THE SORCERESS Several days passed, during which we saw the Castlemans frequently.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
tapestrynounUS /ˈtæpəstri/
something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YOLANDA THE SORCERESS Several days passed, during which we saw the Castlemans frequently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading YOLANDA THE SORCERESS Several days passed, during which we saw the Castlemans frequently.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
at the time that
From this reading One evening after supper, when we were all sitting in the parlor, Yolanda enticed Max to an adjoining room, on the excuse of showing him an ancient piece of tapestry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading YOLANDA THE SORCERESS Several days passed, during which we saw the Castlemans frequently.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading When it had been examined, she seated herself on a window bench and indicated a chair for Max near by.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," returned Max.
YOLANDA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading YOLANDA THE SORCERESS Several days passed, during which we saw the Castlemans frequently.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Among much that was said I quote the following from memory, as Max told me afterward:-- "So you are from Italy, Sir Max?" queried Yolanda, stealing a glance at his ring.
