used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading He had a wife and three attractive children.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
BROOKEnounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He had a wife and three attractive children.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come and take dinner with me next Sunday, Noel,” he said in a hospitable manner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “Come and take dinner with me next Sunday, Noel,” he said in a hospitable manner.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
forty-fivenounUS /ˈfɔːrtifaɪv/
a .45-caliber pistol
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
set up or found
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
Gerald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a wife and three attractive children.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a wife and three attractive children.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading “Come and take dinner with me next Sunday, Noel,” he said in a hospitable manner.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
Lindell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Come and take dinner with me next Sunday, Noel,” he said in a hospitable manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Come and take dinner with me next Sunday, Noel,” he said in a hospitable manner.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Come and take dinner with me next Sunday, Noel,” he said in a hospitable manner.
NOELnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Come and take dinner with me next Sunday, Noel,” he said in a hospitable manner.
Sandford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE MEETING.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading “Come and take dinner with me next Sunday, Noel,” he said in a hospitable manner.
carry out
From this reading “Come and take dinner with me next Sunday, Noel,” he said in a hospitable manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had a wife and three attractive children.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading NOEL BROOKE and Gerald remained at the Lindell Hotel beyond the time originally fixed, as the former found an English friend established in a prosperous business on Olive Street.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
which person or people
From this reading Gilbert Sandford was a man of forty-five, a pleasant, genial, man, who lived in a fine house in the upper portion of the city.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had a wife and three attractive children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Come and take dinner with me next Sunday, Noel,” he said in a hospitable manner.
