used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
Annesley
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From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
Asbury
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From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
Good-morning
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From this reading “Good-morning, Sir Harold,” he said.
Harold
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From this reading “Good-morning, Sir Harold,” he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Good-morning, Sir Harold,” he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
a particular point in time
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
not used up
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
express the need or desire for
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Good-morning, Sir Harold,” he said.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
simplifyverbUS /ˈsɪmpləfaɪ/
make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “Good-morning, Sir Harold,” he said.
smoking-room
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From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
precisely as stated
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Paul Asbury was punctual to the moment, and there was a gleam of triumph in his eyes that spoke of success and self-confidence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Annesley went to the smoking-room, and read the morning news until the detective came in.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I must thank you for remaining in London at my request, as your presence will very much simplify matters.”
