used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
Agatha
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From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
Agatha's
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From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But as it proved, all her thrills were anticipatory.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
anticipatoryadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpətɔːri/
in anticipation
From this reading But as it proved, all her thrills were anticipatory.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as it proved, all her thrills were anticipatory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as it proved, all her thrills were anticipatory.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
gotten under control
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
devolvedverbUS /dɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “devolve” — pass on or delegate to another
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
Forbes
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From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
set up or found
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But as it proved, all her thrills were anticipatory.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
Julia
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From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
not any; not one
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
obscurelyadverb
in an obscure manner
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But as it proved, all her thrills were anticipatory.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
suffocatingly
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From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
terselyadverbUS /ˈtɜːrsli/
in a short and concise manner
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
thrillsnounUS /θrɪlz/
plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading But as it proved, all her thrills were anticipatory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as it proved, all her thrills were anticipatory.
at the time that
From this reading When it came four days after that unique dialogue under the elm tree, and the duty of reading it devolved upon herself, Agatha's heart beat suffocatingly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She, too, found herself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the letter addressed in the vigorous hand which in some obscure way was so suggestive of the man's personality.
WILFULadjective
done by design
From this reading A WILFUL MAN MUST HAVE HIS WAY Though there was no likelihood of another letter from Julia for a week at least, Forbes showed an abnormal interest in the contents of the mail bag, and Agatha guessed he was expecting to hear from Warren.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The letter itself contained nothing she did not already know, and that little was told tersely and obscurely, evidently with the intention of preventing Miss Kent, the probable reader, from learning that her counsel had been ignored.
