used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
the state of being absent
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DOWN AT LAST.
betook
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From this reading They betook themselves to one of their usual haunts.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN AT LAST.
divisible by two
From this reading Molken welcomed him even more heartily than usual.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
GuildnounUS /ɡɪld/
a formal association of people with similar interests
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading They betook themselves to one of their usual haunts.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Molken welcomed him even more heartily than usual.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Molken welcomed him even more heartily than usual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
immediately past
From this reading DOWN AT LAST.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
Molken
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From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Molken welcomed him even more heartily than usual.
not any; not one
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Molken welcomed him even more heartily than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They betook themselves to one of their usual haunts.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They betook themselves to one of their usual haunts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Molken welcomed him even more heartily than usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Molken welcomed him even more heartily than usual.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After a few minutes' conversation they went out together: having no plan of his own, Thomas was in the hands of any one who had a plan of which he formed a part.
which person or people
From this reading In the very absence of purpose, he strolled up Guild Court to call upon Molken, who was always at home at that hour.
