used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading The barrister, for the first time, began to doubt Mrs. Hillmer.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The barrister, for the first time, began to doubt Mrs. Hillmer.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
Bournemouth
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From this reading THE HOTEL DU CERCLE Bruce did not go to Bournemouth.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading THE HOTEL DU CERCLE Bruce did not go to Bournemouth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
Carlo
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From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
CERCLE
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From this reading THE HOTEL DU CERCLE Bruce did not go to Bournemouth.
CorbettnounUS /ˈkɔːrbɪt/
United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
dejeunernoun
a midday meal
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE HOTEL DU CERCLE Bruce did not go to Bournemouth.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The barrister, for the first time, began to doubt Mrs. Hillmer.
DU
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From this reading THE HOTEL DU CERCLE Bruce did not go to Bournemouth.
elucidationnoun
an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
divisible by two
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
set up or found
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE HOTEL DU CERCLE Bruce did not go to Bournemouth.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
hieroglyphicnounUS /ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪfɪk/
writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
Hillmer
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From this reading The barrister, for the first time, began to doubt Mrs. Hillmer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE HOTEL DU CERCLE Bruce did not go to Bournemouth.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The barrister, for the first time, began to doubt Mrs. Hillmer.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
not any; not one
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HOTEL DU CERCLE Bruce did not go to Bournemouth.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
with low volume
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
quitted
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From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
RefreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
remotelyadverbUS /riˈmoʊtli/
in a remote manner
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
signaturesnounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃərz/
plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOTEL DU CERCLE Bruce did not go to Bournemouth.
thirty-sixadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOTEL DU CERCLE Bruce did not go to Bournemouth.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading He quitted London by the next mail, and after a wearisome journey of thirty-six hours, found himself in the garden courtyard of the Hotel du Cercle at Monte Carlo.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Hotel du Cercle was a popular resort, and it took him some time, largely devoted to the elucidation of hieroglyphic signatures, before he was quite satisfied that no one even remotely suggestive of the name of Sydney H. Corbett had recorded his presence in the hotel since the first week in November.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Refreshed by a bath and an excellent _dejeuner_, he decided to go quietly to work and search the visitors' book for himself without asking any questions.
