used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading At first, I read it almost impatiently, so preoccupied was my mind with the tragedy in which I was involved.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, in fact it was most opportune, as I presently realized, in that it recalled me to the realities of normal life.
assizesnoun
the county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by Crown courts)
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, in fact it was most opportune, as I presently realized, in that it recalled me to the realities of normal life.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My duties to my friends I did, indeed, take very seriously.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading My duties to my friends I did, indeed, take very seriously.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But, in fact it was most opportune, as I presently realized, in that it recalled me to the realities of normal life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, I read it almost impatiently, so preoccupied was my mind with the tragedy in which I was involved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
set up or found
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My duties to my friends I did, indeed, take very seriously.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading At first, I read it almost impatiently, so preoccupied was my mind with the tragedy in which I was involved.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading It seemed inopportune, almost impertinent.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first, I read it almost impatiently, so preoccupied was my mind with the tragedy in which I was involved.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading My duties to my friends I did, indeed, take very seriously.
inopportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːpərˈtuːn/
not opportune
From this reading It seemed inopportune, almost impertinent.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading At first, I read it almost impatiently, so preoccupied was my mind with the tragedy in which I was involved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first, I read it almost impatiently, so preoccupied was my mind with the tragedy in which I was involved.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But, in fact it was most opportune, as I presently realized, in that it recalled me to the realities of normal life.
Maidstone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading At first, I read it almost impatiently, so preoccupied was my mind with the tragedy in which I was involved.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But, in fact it was most opportune, as I presently realized, in that it recalled me to the realities of normal life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading But, in fact it was most opportune, as I presently realized, in that it recalled me to the realities of normal life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading But, in fact it was most opportune, as I presently realized, in that it recalled me to the realities of normal life.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading At first, I read it almost impatiently, so preoccupied was my mind with the tragedy in which I was involved.
in the near future
From this reading But, in fact it was most opportune, as I presently realized, in that it recalled me to the realities of normal life.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading At first, I read it almost impatiently, so preoccupied was my mind with the tragedy in which I was involved.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading But, in fact it was most opportune, as I presently realized, in that it recalled me to the realities of normal life.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But, in fact it was most opportune, as I presently realized, in that it recalled me to the realities of normal life.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But, in fact it was most opportune, as I presently realized, in that it recalled me to the realities of normal life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed inopportune, almost impertinent.
in a serious manner
From this reading My duties to my friends I did, indeed, take very seriously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first, I read it almost impatiently, so preoccupied was my mind with the tragedy in which I was involved.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
carry out
From this reading My duties to my friends I did, indeed, take very seriously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
Thorndyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading At first, I read it almost impatiently, so preoccupied was my mind with the tragedy in which I was involved.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
precisely as stated
From this reading My duties to my friends I did, indeed, take very seriously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At first, I read it almost impatiently, so preoccupied was my mind with the tragedy in which I was involved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Superintendent Miller is Puzzled On arriving at my chambers after my conference with Thorndyke I found awaiting me a letter from a Maidstone solicitor offering me a brief for a case of some importance that was to be tried at the forthcoming assizes.
