Chapter III

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From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

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

From this reading RODNEY ELMORE THE FIRST That was a curious dinner party.

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

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

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

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But nothing of the sort occurred.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading RODNEY ELMORE THE FIRST That was a curious dinner party.

a female human offspring

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

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

From this reading RODNEY ELMORE THE FIRST That was a curious dinner party.

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From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

being one more than seven

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

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From this reading RODNEY ELMORE THE FIRST That was a curious dinner party.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading RODNEY ELMORE THE FIRST That was a curious dinner party.

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

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Miss Patterson, who was its sole occupant, rose as he entered.

and nothing more

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Patterson, who was its sole occupant, rose as he entered.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

not any; not one

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But nothing of the sort occurred.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Miss Patterson, who was its sole occupant, rose as he entered.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading But nothing of the sort occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading RODNEY ELMORE THE FIRST That was a curious dinner party.

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From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

one of four equal parts

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

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

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

relieve from

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

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From this reading RODNEY ELMORE THE FIRST That was a curious dinner party.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Miss Patterson, who was its sole occupant, rose as he entered.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

in a serious manner

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Miss Patterson, who was its sole occupant, rose as he entered.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading But nothing of the sort occurred.

make square

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

express in words

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RODNEY ELMORE THE FIRST That was a curious dinner party.

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

From this reading RODNEY ELMORE THE FIRST That was a curious dinner party.

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

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

up to a particular time

From this reading He saw and heard no more of Mr. Patterson until he quitted the office, and just before a quarter to eight he entered the drawing-room at No. 90.

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

From this reading RODNEY ELMORE THE FIRST That was a curious dinner party.

at the time that

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Patterson, who was its sole occupant, rose as he entered.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Elmore quite expected that when he had rid himself of his daughter his uncle would come and tell him that he was not to regard the invitation as having been seriously intended, and that he was not to present himself in Russell Square.