used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After many and fervent farewells, the lovers embraced and went home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After many and fervent farewells, the lovers embraced and went home.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meanwhile, to set his mind at rest, Brenda promised to see as little of Van Zwieten as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
Brenda
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From this reading Meanwhile, to set his mind at rest, Brenda promised to see as little of Van Zwieten as possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
Chippingholt
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From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
being joined in close association
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
true confidential information
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
DutchmannounUS /ˈdʌtʃmən/
a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading After many and fervent farewells, the lovers embraced and went home.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
give expression to
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading After many and fervent farewells, the lovers embraced and went home.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading After many and fervent farewells, the lovers embraced and went home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
Harold
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From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After many and fervent farewells, the lovers embraced and went home.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
Langton
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From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
go away from a place
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meanwhile, to set his mind at rest, Brenda promised to see as little of Van Zwieten as possible.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading After many and fervent farewells, the lovers embraced and went home.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After many and fervent farewells, the lovers embraced and went home.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, to set his mind at rest, Brenda promised to see as little of Van Zwieten as possible.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Meanwhile, to set his mind at rest, Brenda promised to see as little of Van Zwieten as possible.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
be obedient to
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
participate in games or sport
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Meanwhile, to set his mind at rest, Brenda promised to see as little of Van Zwieten as possible.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Meanwhile, to set his mind at rest, Brenda promised to see as little of Van Zwieten as possible.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Meanwhile, to set his mind at rest, Brenda promised to see as little of Van Zwieten as possible.
Identical; not different.
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Meanwhile, to set his mind at rest, Brenda promised to see as little of Van Zwieten as possible.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Meanwhile, to set his mind at rest, Brenda promised to see as little of Van Zwieten as possible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After many and fervent farewells, the lovers embraced and went home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading As her father was ill, she was compelled to play the part of hostess--an ungrateful one enough toward a guest she so disliked--but as the Dutchman had arranged to leave next morning, she hoped for so short a time to obey the laws of hospitality, and at the same time keep him at his distance.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Meanwhile, to set his mind at rest, Brenda promised to see as little of Van Zwieten as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After many and fervent farewells, the lovers embraced and went home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was understood that Harold should go to London that evening by the five o'clock local from Chippingholt, which connected with the express at Langton Junction, some twenty miles away.
produce a literary work
From this reading After seeing his lawyer, he was to write her a full account of the interview, and arrange definitely the details for their marriage.
Zwieten
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From this reading Meanwhile, to set his mind at rest, Brenda promised to see as little of Van Zwieten as possible.
