used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Dick was startled to feel a sensation of keen jealousy in his heart.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
in addition
From this reading And he also found out that Hal Darrell visited the hotel daily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ostensibly Hal went to see Chester, but Dick felt that the real reason of his going was to see June.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
Darrell
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From this reading And he also found out that Hal Darrell visited the hotel daily.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
Fardale
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From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading And Dick was startled to feel a sensation of keen jealousy in his heart.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ostensibly Hal went to see Chester, but Dick felt that the real reason of his going was to see June.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
set up or found
From this reading And he also found out that Hal Darrell visited the hotel daily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
the act of departing
From this reading Ostensibly Hal went to see Chester, but Dick felt that the real reason of his going was to see June.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
Hal
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From this reading And he also found out that Hal Darrell visited the hotel daily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading And Dick was startled to feel a sensation of keen jealousy in his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading And he also found out that Hal Darrell visited the hotel daily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading And Dick was startled to feel a sensation of keen jealousy in his heart.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading And Dick was startled to feel a sensation of keen jealousy in his heart.
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 Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
OstensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Ostensibly Hal went to see Chester, but Dick felt that the real reason of his going was to see June.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And he also found out that Hal Darrell visited the hotel daily.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Ostensibly Hal went to see Chester, but Dick felt that the real reason of his going was to see June.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Ostensibly Hal went to see Chester, but Dick felt that the real reason of his going was to see June.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ostensibly Hal went to see Chester, but Dick felt that the real reason of his going was to see June.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading And Dick was startled to feel a sensation of keen jealousy in his heart.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading And Dick was startled to feel a sensation of keen jealousy in his heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading And he also found out that Hal Darrell visited the hotel daily.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Dick knew Mrs. Arlington had arrived in Fardale, and after her arrival he waited in daily expectancy of hearing something from June.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He learned that the injury to Chester Arlington was so serious that he might be confined to his bed for two or three weeks.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ostensibly Hal went to see Chester, but Dick felt that the real reason of his going was to see June.
