used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She sat down at the table with him while he drank his coffee.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading David went back to Lafferton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was late the next morning when he came downstairs.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading She sat down at the table with him while he drank his coffee.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David went back to Lafferton.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She sat down at the table with him while he drank his coffee.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading It was late the next morning when he came downstairs.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading She sat down at the table with him while he drank his coffee.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late the next morning when he came downstairs.
Janey
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From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
Lafferton
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From this reading David went back to Lafferton.
immediately past
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late the next morning when he came downstairs.
set afire or burning
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
M'ri
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From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
a female domestic
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was late the next morning when he came downstairs.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was late the next morning when he came downstairs.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat down at the table with him while he drank his coffee.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She sat down at the table with him while he drank his coffee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading David went back to Lafferton.
hard to endure
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading David went back to Lafferton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
at the time that
From this reading It was late the next morning when he came downstairs.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She sat down at the table with him while he drank his coffee.
belonging to which person
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
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 The little maid informed him that the Judge and his wife were out for the evening; but there was always a room in readiness for him, so he sat alone by the window, staring into the lighted street, trying to comprehend that Janey was not for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She sat down at the table with him while he drank his coffee.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am glad, David, you decided to stay here last night," said M'ri, whose eyes were full of a yearning solicitude.
