used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOUISE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
speak to
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
(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 Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
Becker's
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From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
well in the past; former
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
the act of discovering something
From this reading LOUISE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
set up or found
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
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 Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
LOUISE
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From this reading LOUISE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading LOUISE MAKES A DISCOVERY.
Merrick
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From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
with low volume
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
make square
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
precisely as stated
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Up three flights he rode in the elevator, and then rang softly at the door which here the card of Mrs. Merrick.
belonging to which person
From this reading As soon as Patsy and the Major had departed for Becker's flats, he took his own hat from the rack and walked away to hunt up another niece, Miss Louise Merrick, whose address he had casually obtained from Patsy a day or two before.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading It was near by, and he soon found the place--a pretty flat in a fashionable building, although not so exclusive a residence district as Willing Square.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Uncle John did not stay to guard the treasure, after all, for he knew very well it would not disappear.
