AbbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Quickly she passes the doorway and speeds along the hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Whatever the conversation, it is very brief.
confrontsverbUS /kənˈfrʌnts/
third-person singular of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Whatever the conversation, it is very brief.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Quickly she passes the doorway and speeds along the hall.
to come or go into
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
gazesnounUS /ˈɡeɪzəz/
plural of “gaze” — a long fixed look
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
gossipersnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəpərz/
plural of “gossiper” — a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Quickly she passes the doorway and speeds along the hall.
hastensverbUS /ˈheɪsənz/
third-person singular of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever the conversation, it is very brief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever the conversation, it is very brief.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
ObedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Quickly she passes the doorway and speeds along the hall.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
with speed
From this reading Quickly she passes the doorway and speeds along the hall.
RegardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
sauntering
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From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quickly she passes the doorway and speeds along the hall.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
sitting-room
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From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
speedsnounUS /spiːdz/
plural of “speed” — distance travelled per unit time
From this reading Quickly she passes the doorway and speeds along the hall.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whatever the conversation, it is very brief.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Regardless of the opinions and probable remarks of the gossipers in the sitting-room, Major Abbot hastens to the entrance and gazes after her until the graceful form is out of sight.
precisely as stated
From this reading Whatever the conversation, it is very brief.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever the conversation, it is very brief.
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 Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Obedient to some suggestion or request, though not without one more quick glance at his window, Abbot sees her turn and enter the house.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then he turns and confronts the sauntering detective-- "I did not know you knew Miss Warren," he says.
