used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
at or in the front
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
Barton's
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From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A few of the employees had guessed his identity, though they could not be sure of it.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
Cameron
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From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
comingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “coming” — the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A few of the employees had guessed his identity, though they could not be sure of it.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS Thanksgiving Eve saw Martin Hall crowded to the doors.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS Thanksgiving Eve saw Martin Hall crowded to the doors.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading A few of the employees had guessed his identity, though they could not be sure of it.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS Thanksgiving Eve saw Martin Hall crowded to the doors.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few of the employees had guessed his identity, though they could not be sure of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
goingsnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋz/
plural of “going” — the act of departing
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
destroyed or killed
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
gossiped
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From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading A few of the employees had guessed his identity, though they could not be sure of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS Thanksgiving Eve saw Martin Hall crowded to the doors.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A few of the employees had guessed his identity, though they could not be sure of it.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading A few of the employees had guessed his identity, though they could not be sure of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A few of the employees had guessed his identity, though they could not be sure of it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
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 It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS Thanksgiving Eve saw Martin Hall crowded to the doors.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
not any; not one
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A few of the employees had guessed his identity, though they could not be sure of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS Thanksgiving Eve saw Martin Hall crowded to the doors.
the possibility of future success
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS Thanksgiving Eve saw Martin Hall crowded to the doors.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A few of the employees had guessed his identity, though they could not be sure of it.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS Thanksgiving Eve saw Martin Hall crowded to the doors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS Thanksgiving Eve saw Martin Hall crowded to the doors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few of the employees had guessed his identity, though they could not be sure of it.
THICKENSverbUS /ˈθɪkənz/
third-person singular of “thicken” — make thick or thicker
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS Thanksgiving Eve saw Martin Hall crowded to the doors.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A few of the employees had guessed his identity, though they could not be sure of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PLOT THICKENS Thanksgiving Eve saw Martin Hall crowded to the doors.
a just detectable amount
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In so vast a business establishment as Martin Brothers it was hard to trace the comings and goings of one particular individual.
(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 It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
which person or people
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the prospect of a day’s rest and feasting ahead of them, the sympathies of those in attendance had gone out to the lonely sufferer in the Cameron hospital.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was gossiped about Mr. Barton’s domain that he was the man for whom the benefit was to be held, yet so well did the few who were in the secret keep it that no one knew the exact truth of the matter.
